8 IT Architect jobs in New Zealand
Cloud Solution Architect - Security
Auckland, Auckland
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
In the Small Medium Enterprise & Channel (SME&C) team, we are looking for people with a passion for delivering customer success. As a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), Security reporting to the Cloud Solution Architect Manager, you will enable SMC (Small, Medium, and Corporate) customers & Partners to achieve their business outcomes, based on their investments in Microsoft technology. Leveraging your leading technical team's expertise, you will drive the team to ensure customers get value from their Microsoft investments.
In this role you will adapt business models, plans, and solutions to insights. Act as the voice of the customers (VOC)/partners across communities to add and prioritize. Leverages and champions an existing architecture approach to achieve agreed commitments to the customer/partner. Demonstrate and prove solutions capability and value. Apply broad technical knowledge across various architecture solutions to meet requirements and resolve identified constraints. Lead customer/partner projects that implement technical architecture. Identify, escalate, and work to resolve technical blockers and route non-technical issues for removal. Adapt methodology and apply governance to minimize business and technical risks. Generate new ideas for changes and improvements. Develop and expand existing impactful relationships with stakeholders. Respectfully challenge customers/partners when going in the wrong direction and escalate appropriately. Identify Microsoft's strengths over competitive solutions to convince customers of solution. Share ideas, insight, and strategic, technical input with internal teams using a thorough knowledge of specific Microsoft products and their context in the competitive landscape. Participate in external architect community events and share learnings with the internal team. Lead architecture design, resiliency reviews, and technical optimization that result in production deployment application and increase customer usage/Azure Consumed Revenue. The CSA drives delivery execution through preparedness, precision delivery, overall utilization, and high customer satisfaction in a cost-efficient manner.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) to drive customer transformation in our Solutions. You will own the customer engagements, including architecture, implementation, and production.
The ideal candidate will have experience in customer-facing roles and success in leading in-depth technical architecture discussions with CISOs, senior customer executives, Architects, IT Management, and Developers to drive value to our customers and is open to travel to customer site as needed by business.
**Key responsibilities include:**
+ **Understanding Customer/Partner Technical Environment** ( _Insights about Customer/Partner and Industry_ ): Gather customer/partner insights (e.g., feedback around technical preferences, environments, business needs, competitive landscape), and map architecture and digital transformation solutions to customer/partner business outcomes. Adapt business models, plans, and solutions to insights.
+ **Understanding Customer/Partner Technical Environment** ( _Internal Advocacy_ ): Act as the voice of the customer (VOC)/partner by driving new feedback, gaps, blockers, insights, resources, etc. across communities to track, add, and prioritize, using established channels (e.g., UAT/TFT).
+ **Architecture Design and Deployment** ( _Architecture Proposals)_ : Receive and synthesize data about customer/partner business and technical requirements, address them with technical architecture(s), demonstrate and prove those solutions capability and business value through design collaboration sessions with the customer/partner.
+ **Architecture Design and Deployment** ( _Requirements and Constraints_ ): Apply broad technical knowledge across various of architecture solutions to meet business and information technology (IT) requirements and resolve identified technical constraints. Help to shape and enhance customers' requirements.
+ **Architecture Design and Deployment** ( _Resolving Blockers_ ): Identify, escalate, and work to resolve technical blockers (e.g., changing configurations, sample coding) to accelerate architecture implementations and routes non-technical issues for removal by the appropriate party.
+ **Trusted Advisor** ( _Challenger Mindset_ ): Respectfully challenge customers/partners when going in the wrong direction and escalate appropriately.
+ **Trusted Advisor** ( _Competitor Insights/ Differentiated Value Proposition):_ Understand the competitor's architecture solutions and identify Microsoft's strengths over competitive solutions to drive conversations with customers/partners and convince them of solution.
+ **Customer Usage:** Lead architecture design, resiliency reviews, and technical optimization that result in production deployment application and increase customer business value. Drive efforts to ensure that the customer's environment and applications are well-architected.
+ **Customer Satisfaction** - Deliver positive Customer Satisfaction, and become trusted advisors to customers by leveraging solution area expertise to enable defined Customer Success Plan outcomes.
**Qualifications**
New Zealand Citizenship and any security clearance available will be a major advantage.
**Language Qualification:**
**English Language:** Fluent in reading, writing and speaking with strong presentation skills.
**Technical Expertise:**
At least 12+ years of experience working directly with customers in any of the following: providing technical readiness and training, delivery of support services, on-premises and remote technical support, solution development, account management, technical requirements gathering.
At least 6+ years of deep technical security related experience with any of the following security domain technologies:
**Azure and Cloud Security Engineering**
+ Azure Security Infrastructure, Databases, Networking, Virtual Machines
+ Azure Secrets and Keys
+ Azure Identity
+ Troubleshooting of data logging and audit, security monitoring
+ Azure Governance and Compliance
+ Microsoft Defender for Identity
+ Microsoft Defender for Cloud
+ Microsoft Sentinel
+ Microsoft Client/Server Operating Systems Security, including related services (eg Certificate Authority, authentication/authorization mechanisms, encryption, health attestation)
+ Microsoft Security recommendation experience (eg Securing Privileged Access, Credential Theft Mitigations)
+ Azure Security Services (eg Azure Advanced Threat Protection, Azure Information Protection, Azure Security Center, Azure Log Analytics)
+ Security Threat Landscape experience including advanced attack vectors and tools (eg Pass the Hash, Golden Ticket, ransomware)
**Infrastructure Security experience with competitive cloud security technologies, cloud security platforms, or any of the following:**
+ Active Directory
+ Azure Active Directory, Entra ID
+ Cloud workload protection
+ Threat protection
+ WAF (Web Application Firewall)
+ Stateful firewall. (NG Firewall)
+ Data encryption and protection key services.
+ SIEM, and Cloud Security Analytics
+ Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
+ Security Operation Center
+ Identity and Access Management
**Microsoft 365 & Security**
+ Microsoft Defender for Office 365
+ Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
+ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
+ Microsoft Purview: Data loss prevention (DLP), Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, Privileged Access Management, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Compliance: Records Management, Audit / eDiscovery, Data Life Cycle Management
+ Fundamentals of SharePoint & Exchange
+ Advanced Hunting
+ Simulation Training
+ Threat Analytics
+ Investigations
**Modern Management - Mobility and Security Solutions in any of the following:**
+ Microsoft Intune; Autopilot, Desktop Analytics, Conditional Access, identity governance, Azure Active Directory (AAD), Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS); Advanced Threat Analytics; Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
+ Microsoft Defender XDR
**Endpoint Management Security related technologies:**
+ Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite + Security (EMS),
+ Active Directory/Identity
+ Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (D-ATP)
+ Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection
+ Other endpoint security solutions and comprehensive threat protection technologies.
**Other Qualifications:**
+ Ability to host CISO workshops and partner with customer Security teams to craft end to end Enterprise Security Strategy & Roadmap.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively working in a fast-paced environment where technology and customers' requirements can change regularly
+ Demonstrated aptitude for providing extraordinary customer service, influence, and impact while problem solving and building Customer & Partner relationships.
+ Possess a passion for continuous learning, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and good judgement
+ Ability to apply product & technology knowledge to improve Microsoft products and the customer experience
+ Solid understanding of client/server, networking, Network Security and Internet technologies fundamentals.
+ Technical Delivery and Customer facing presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences
+ Must have the ability to take on internal initiatives to create services opportunities, and work in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple demands, addressing shifting priorities, and maintaining focus
**Experience Profile:**
+ 12+ years of IT experience, with **minimum 5 years of experience in Infrastructure/Cloud Security** related profile, experience in designing, delivering or managing information security services
**Any of the below certifications**
+ Certification (Any one of the certifications - Minimum)
+ SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Certification
+ SC-200 Security Operations Analyst Associate
+ SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator Associate
+ SC-400 Information Protection Administrator Associate
+ SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Industry Fundamentals
+ CISA, CISM, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, CCAK, CIRSC
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ The ability to teach, tailor, and take control of the technical sales process to drive specific customer actions and disrupt conventional thinking.
+ Knowledge of the cloud platform, productivity platform, identity, and multi-geography deployment strategy.
+ The ability to explain and advise on cloud security considerations, capabilities, and tools across software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS).
+ The ability to apply ingenuity, inventiveness, and imagination to the inclusive design and construction of a product, service, program, or initiative.
+ The ability to speak and understand English when giving instructions and directions, and when talking with colleagues, managers, and others for work matters.
+ The ability to lead customer conversations on competitive cloud differentiation in compelling customer terms. This includes the ability to lead the analysis, planning, and execution of cloud migration to drive successful transitions to the cloud.
+ The ability to make a verbal message understood and to receive/understand messages during in-person or remote (e.g., telephone) interactions.
+ The ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
In this role you will adapt business models, plans, and solutions to insights. Act as the voice of the customers (VOC)/partners across communities to add and prioritize. Leverages and champions an existing architecture approach to achieve agreed commitments to the customer/partner. Demonstrate and prove solutions capability and value. Apply broad technical knowledge across various architecture solutions to meet requirements and resolve identified constraints. Lead customer/partner projects that implement technical architecture. Identify, escalate, and work to resolve technical blockers and route non-technical issues for removal. Adapt methodology and apply governance to minimize business and technical risks. Generate new ideas for changes and improvements. Develop and expand existing impactful relationships with stakeholders. Respectfully challenge customers/partners when going in the wrong direction and escalate appropriately. Identify Microsoft's strengths over competitive solutions to convince customers of solution. Share ideas, insight, and strategic, technical input with internal teams using a thorough knowledge of specific Microsoft products and their context in the competitive landscape. Participate in external architect community events and share learnings with the internal team. Lead architecture design, resiliency reviews, and technical optimization that result in production deployment application and increase customer usage/Azure Consumed Revenue. The CSA drives delivery execution through preparedness, precision delivery, overall utilization, and high customer satisfaction in a cost-efficient manner.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) to drive customer transformation in our Solutions. You will own the customer engagements, including architecture, implementation, and production.
The ideal candidate will have experience in customer-facing roles and success in leading in-depth technical architecture discussions with CISOs, senior customer executives, Architects, IT Management, and Developers to drive value to our customers and is open to travel to customer site as needed by business.
**Key responsibilities include:**
+ **Understanding Customer/Partner Technical Environment** ( _Insights about Customer/Partner and Industry_ ): Gather customer/partner insights (e.g., feedback around technical preferences, environments, business needs, competitive landscape), and map architecture and digital transformation solutions to customer/partner business outcomes. Adapt business models, plans, and solutions to insights.
+ **Understanding Customer/Partner Technical Environment** ( _Internal Advocacy_ ): Act as the voice of the customer (VOC)/partner by driving new feedback, gaps, blockers, insights, resources, etc. across communities to track, add, and prioritize, using established channels (e.g., UAT/TFT).
+ **Architecture Design and Deployment** ( _Architecture Proposals)_ : Receive and synthesize data about customer/partner business and technical requirements, address them with technical architecture(s), demonstrate and prove those solutions capability and business value through design collaboration sessions with the customer/partner.
+ **Architecture Design and Deployment** ( _Requirements and Constraints_ ): Apply broad technical knowledge across various of architecture solutions to meet business and information technology (IT) requirements and resolve identified technical constraints. Help to shape and enhance customers' requirements.
+ **Architecture Design and Deployment** ( _Resolving Blockers_ ): Identify, escalate, and work to resolve technical blockers (e.g., changing configurations, sample coding) to accelerate architecture implementations and routes non-technical issues for removal by the appropriate party.
+ **Trusted Advisor** ( _Challenger Mindset_ ): Respectfully challenge customers/partners when going in the wrong direction and escalate appropriately.
+ **Trusted Advisor** ( _Competitor Insights/ Differentiated Value Proposition):_ Understand the competitor's architecture solutions and identify Microsoft's strengths over competitive solutions to drive conversations with customers/partners and convince them of solution.
+ **Customer Usage:** Lead architecture design, resiliency reviews, and technical optimization that result in production deployment application and increase customer business value. Drive efforts to ensure that the customer's environment and applications are well-architected.
+ **Customer Satisfaction** - Deliver positive Customer Satisfaction, and become trusted advisors to customers by leveraging solution area expertise to enable defined Customer Success Plan outcomes.
**Qualifications**
New Zealand Citizenship and any security clearance available will be a major advantage.
**Language Qualification:**
**English Language:** Fluent in reading, writing and speaking with strong presentation skills.
**Technical Expertise:**
At least 12+ years of experience working directly with customers in any of the following: providing technical readiness and training, delivery of support services, on-premises and remote technical support, solution development, account management, technical requirements gathering.
At least 6+ years of deep technical security related experience with any of the following security domain technologies:
**Azure and Cloud Security Engineering**
+ Azure Security Infrastructure, Databases, Networking, Virtual Machines
+ Azure Secrets and Keys
+ Azure Identity
+ Troubleshooting of data logging and audit, security monitoring
+ Azure Governance and Compliance
+ Microsoft Defender for Identity
+ Microsoft Defender for Cloud
+ Microsoft Sentinel
+ Microsoft Client/Server Operating Systems Security, including related services (eg Certificate Authority, authentication/authorization mechanisms, encryption, health attestation)
+ Microsoft Security recommendation experience (eg Securing Privileged Access, Credential Theft Mitigations)
+ Azure Security Services (eg Azure Advanced Threat Protection, Azure Information Protection, Azure Security Center, Azure Log Analytics)
+ Security Threat Landscape experience including advanced attack vectors and tools (eg Pass the Hash, Golden Ticket, ransomware)
**Infrastructure Security experience with competitive cloud security technologies, cloud security platforms, or any of the following:**
+ Active Directory
+ Azure Active Directory, Entra ID
+ Cloud workload protection
+ Threat protection
+ WAF (Web Application Firewall)
+ Stateful firewall. (NG Firewall)
+ Data encryption and protection key services.
+ SIEM, and Cloud Security Analytics
+ Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
+ Security Operation Center
+ Identity and Access Management
**Microsoft 365 & Security**
+ Microsoft Defender for Office 365
+ Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
+ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
+ Microsoft Purview: Data loss prevention (DLP), Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, Privileged Access Management, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Compliance: Records Management, Audit / eDiscovery, Data Life Cycle Management
+ Fundamentals of SharePoint & Exchange
+ Advanced Hunting
+ Simulation Training
+ Threat Analytics
+ Investigations
**Modern Management - Mobility and Security Solutions in any of the following:**
+ Microsoft Intune; Autopilot, Desktop Analytics, Conditional Access, identity governance, Azure Active Directory (AAD), Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS); Advanced Threat Analytics; Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
+ Microsoft Defender XDR
**Endpoint Management Security related technologies:**
+ Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite + Security (EMS),
+ Active Directory/Identity
+ Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (D-ATP)
+ Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection
+ Other endpoint security solutions and comprehensive threat protection technologies.
**Other Qualifications:**
+ Ability to host CISO workshops and partner with customer Security teams to craft end to end Enterprise Security Strategy & Roadmap.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively working in a fast-paced environment where technology and customers' requirements can change regularly
+ Demonstrated aptitude for providing extraordinary customer service, influence, and impact while problem solving and building Customer & Partner relationships.
+ Possess a passion for continuous learning, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and good judgement
+ Ability to apply product & technology knowledge to improve Microsoft products and the customer experience
+ Solid understanding of client/server, networking, Network Security and Internet technologies fundamentals.
+ Technical Delivery and Customer facing presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences
+ Must have the ability to take on internal initiatives to create services opportunities, and work in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple demands, addressing shifting priorities, and maintaining focus
**Experience Profile:**
+ 12+ years of IT experience, with **minimum 5 years of experience in Infrastructure/Cloud Security** related profile, experience in designing, delivering or managing information security services
**Any of the below certifications**
+ Certification (Any one of the certifications - Minimum)
+ SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Certification
+ SC-200 Security Operations Analyst Associate
+ SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator Associate
+ SC-400 Information Protection Administrator Associate
+ SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Industry Fundamentals
+ CISA, CISM, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, CCAK, CIRSC
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ The ability to teach, tailor, and take control of the technical sales process to drive specific customer actions and disrupt conventional thinking.
+ Knowledge of the cloud platform, productivity platform, identity, and multi-geography deployment strategy.
+ The ability to explain and advise on cloud security considerations, capabilities, and tools across software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS).
+ The ability to apply ingenuity, inventiveness, and imagination to the inclusive design and construction of a product, service, program, or initiative.
+ The ability to speak and understand English when giving instructions and directions, and when talking with colleagues, managers, and others for work matters.
+ The ability to lead customer conversations on competitive cloud differentiation in compelling customer terms. This includes the ability to lead the analysis, planning, and execution of cloud migration to drive successful transitions to the cloud.
+ The ability to make a verbal message understood and to receive/understand messages during in-person or remote (e.g., telephone) interactions.
+ The ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
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AI Architect
Auckland, Auckland
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 18 days ago
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Job Description
Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization hosting over 6,000 strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world-class data scientists and architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft's most strategic customers worldwide to address their specific challenges and provide comprehensive and industry-specific solutions that meet their unique needs.
Our organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving value across the entirety of the customers' digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting-edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI. We take pride in embodying Microsoft's mission of empowerment, promoting a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and fostering a culture of inclusivity where everyone is encouraged to share their unique perspectives and be their authentic selves. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to life-changing innovations that impact billions of people worldwide.
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with in-depth expertise across Microsoft Azure Cloud and AI Platform, AI Business Solutions and DevOps specialising in AI and Agentic. This role combines deep technical knowledge with strong business consulting capabilities that align with client strategy and drive business value. You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping cloud adoption journeys, and leading complex transformations across various industries.
This role is technical in nature. The Solution Architect works with customer to deliver high ROI solutions with a focus on modern Azure and AI platform, innovative AI Business Solutions, as well as integrating with the wider focus areas of security.
We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect for the Industry Solution Delivery ANZ to continue our growth and extend our capabilities in this area.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
**Architecture Design & Deployment**
+ Lead enterprise-grade Azure cloud and AI platform design and implementation, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
+ Apply structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative) and leverage reference architectures and design patterns.
+ Document architecture decisions, requirements, and constraints to ensure clarity and traceability.
+ Drive solution design with a business-value approach, emphasizing ROI and cost savings.
+ Collaborate with project managers to govern design, build, and deployment phases, ensuring quality through peer reviews and test plans.
+ Engage stakeholders to gather and validate requirements, resolve ambiguities, and manage risks.
+ Lead technical alignment across teams, resolve blockers, and adapt plans in complex scenarios.
**Practice Development**
+ Create and improve intellectual property, identify scalable patterns, and promote reuse across engagements.
+ Contribute to internal and external communities to share best practices.
**Trusted Advisor**
+ Build influential relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
+ Communicate complex concepts clearly and challenge decisions when needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
+ Advocate for Microsoft solutions by differentiating them from competitors and driving adoption.
**Thought Leadership**
+ Lead virtual teams and share strategic insights across Microsoft.
+ Represent Microsoft at industry events and mentor junior colleagues.
+ Demonstrate deep industry knowledge and promote Microsoft's capabilities externally.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology consulting, solutions architecture, practice development, technical design, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security).o Azure Solution Architect Expert Certificationo OR equivalent experience.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology (cloud/AI platform, AI business solutions)o Azure Solutiono OR equivalent experience.- 6+ years technical sales experience.- 6+ years project management experience.- Technical or Professional Certification in Architecture/Azure/Data/DevOps/AI (e.g., Databrick,etc).
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
Our organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving value across the entirety of the customers' digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting-edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI. We take pride in embodying Microsoft's mission of empowerment, promoting a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and fostering a culture of inclusivity where everyone is encouraged to share their unique perspectives and be their authentic selves. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to life-changing innovations that impact billions of people worldwide.
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with in-depth expertise across Microsoft Azure Cloud and AI Platform, AI Business Solutions and DevOps specialising in AI and Agentic. This role combines deep technical knowledge with strong business consulting capabilities that align with client strategy and drive business value. You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping cloud adoption journeys, and leading complex transformations across various industries.
This role is technical in nature. The Solution Architect works with customer to deliver high ROI solutions with a focus on modern Azure and AI platform, innovative AI Business Solutions, as well as integrating with the wider focus areas of security.
We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect for the Industry Solution Delivery ANZ to continue our growth and extend our capabilities in this area.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
**Architecture Design & Deployment**
+ Lead enterprise-grade Azure cloud and AI platform design and implementation, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
+ Apply structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative) and leverage reference architectures and design patterns.
+ Document architecture decisions, requirements, and constraints to ensure clarity and traceability.
+ Drive solution design with a business-value approach, emphasizing ROI and cost savings.
+ Collaborate with project managers to govern design, build, and deployment phases, ensuring quality through peer reviews and test plans.
+ Engage stakeholders to gather and validate requirements, resolve ambiguities, and manage risks.
+ Lead technical alignment across teams, resolve blockers, and adapt plans in complex scenarios.
**Practice Development**
+ Create and improve intellectual property, identify scalable patterns, and promote reuse across engagements.
+ Contribute to internal and external communities to share best practices.
**Trusted Advisor**
+ Build influential relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
+ Communicate complex concepts clearly and challenge decisions when needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
+ Advocate for Microsoft solutions by differentiating them from competitors and driving adoption.
**Thought Leadership**
+ Lead virtual teams and share strategic insights across Microsoft.
+ Represent Microsoft at industry events and mentor junior colleagues.
+ Demonstrate deep industry knowledge and promote Microsoft's capabilities externally.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology consulting, solutions architecture, practice development, technical design, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security).o Azure Solution Architect Expert Certificationo OR equivalent experience.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology (cloud/AI platform, AI business solutions)o Azure Solutiono OR equivalent experience.- 6+ years technical sales experience.- 6+ years project management experience.- Technical or Professional Certification in Architecture/Azure/Data/DevOps/AI (e.g., Databrick,etc).
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
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Solutions Architect
Christchurch, Canterbury
CodeMatch
Posted 14 days ago
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Job Description
Solutions Architect
Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team and drive their cloud-based software strategy. This is a pivotal role focused on expanding integrated solutions across a diverse range of products and technologies. You'll be skilled at solving deep technical challenges and building influence and consensus within the business.
As a Solutions Architect, you will play a critical part in the full product lifecycle from interpreting complex requirements and designing innovative solutions to supporting deployment and ongoing improvement. You will provide technical leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, secure, and robust software architecture to meet customer needs and product goals.
- Collaborate closely with product management, system engineers, and other teams to translate customer requirements into actionable architectural designs.
- Drive a focus on scalable, long-term solutions, moving beyond bespoke fixes that only meet short-term needs.
- Act as the primary liaison between customer requirements, product management directives, and engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and implementation.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout the design and development process.
- Implement best practices for security, ensuring all solutions meet stringent security requirements for on-premises deployments and cloud-based services.
- Support the integration of physical hardware and software components to ensure all elements work cohesively.
- Define a 3-5-year vision for product technology and work with stakeholders to turn this vision into actionable work items, considering resourcing and budgeting constraints.
- Prepare and present technical reports and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the company in industry forums, demonstrating technical leadership and expertise.
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll have a strong technical background in architectural design, combined with a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach. You will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
You will also bring:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in application architecture, design, development, and deployment with stringent security requirements.
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud ).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a proactive approach to design challenges.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to guide and develop engineering teams.
- Expertise in critical communications systems, including protocols and standards (a plus).
- Relevant certifications in architecture and cloud platforms (a plus).
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a company that values its people and their well-being. Beyond a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance , extra sick leave , and long service benefits . Our modern office provides free onsite parking , gym access , and an onsite café to support your work-life balance. Plus, you'll be part of an active social club that brings people together. If you're ready to lead the future of cloud-based solutions, apply now and help us build a safer world.
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Architect PHP
01210
AgileEngine
Posted 627 days ago
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Job Description
AgileEngine is a top-ranking provider of software solutions to Fortune 500, Global 500, and Future 50 companies. Listed on Inc. 5000 among the fastest-growing US companies, we are always open to talented software, UX, and data experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment daily, there’s no better place — guaranteed! :)
What you will do
Develop a deep understanding of the product code base through hands-on experimentation and exploration
Assess and shepherd the technical delivery of products to ensure adherence with best practices • Continually improve team development processes
Collaborate with the Product Management Team and other stakeholders, contributing to the product roadmap, product requirements, and product release schedule
Identify gaps in the technical aspects of the end user experience
Estimate software development requirements and effort, propose alternatives, and prioritize development tasks for a given area
Serve as the team lead – mentoring other architects, building a culture of trust and rigor, and guiding global software development teams in developing the best technical designs and implementation approaches
Must haves
Willingness and capability to learn quickly with minimal direction
Data-driven and relentless in researching options to ensure the very best outcomes • Performance and efficiency obsessed
Ample experience building successful production software systems
Experience with software testing products, including TestRail highly desirable
Deep understanding of team-based software development
Track record of delivering high-quality, GA-ready software on time
Ability to take raw product requirements and develop software architectures and designs to bring products to life
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Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment • Highly organized in a manner to achieve effective communication and drive successful results from self and team
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Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - AI Security
Wellington, Wellington
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
With over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft's products and services, ignited by our people and culture. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more.
We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), specializing in Security who is passionate about driving our customers' security & AI transformation on the Microsoft Platform. This is a customer-facing role, owning the technical relationship between the customer and Microsoft, helping customers to leverage their Microsoft investments through architecture, implementation, and operational health engagements.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ You will drive positive Customer Satisfaction and become a trusted advisor and provide feedback and insights from customers/partners and be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
+ You will land an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e., Zero Trust) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings, and with focus on Threat Protection, ID + Access Management and Cloud Security.
+ You will support customers through the adoption lifecycle, through planning, adoption, deployment and optimization as you support increasing drive of Microsoft security products utilization as you lead technical solutioning and nurturing across the customer journey.
+ You will deliver technical presentations & demos and propose high-level solutions and work with key Microsoft and Partner resources to drive deployment & customer adoption and help to identify cross sell/upsell/Unified opportunities through customer engagement.
+ You will align your individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals and accelerate customer outcomes - Share expertise, contribute to IP creation & re-use to accelerate customer outcomes.
+ Run Architectural Design Session to build a plan for implementing the solution - governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. Outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.
+ Collaborate and orchestrate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders including FastTrack, partner, and Microsoft Consulting in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
**OR equivalent experience**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)
+ 4+ years experience working on technical projects
+ Technical Certification in Cloud Technologies (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security agnostic certifications)
+ Certification in one or more of the following technologies preferred: Microsoft Security Fundamentals (SC-900), Microsoft Security Operations (SC-200), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
+ Subject matter expert in 3 or more of the following areas:
+ Threat protection, SIEM and Incident Response; Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Security Operation Center Management; Identity and Access Management; Cloud Security; Data Security;
#ANZMCAPSFY26
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), specializing in Security who is passionate about driving our customers' security & AI transformation on the Microsoft Platform. This is a customer-facing role, owning the technical relationship between the customer and Microsoft, helping customers to leverage their Microsoft investments through architecture, implementation, and operational health engagements.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ You will drive positive Customer Satisfaction and become a trusted advisor and provide feedback and insights from customers/partners and be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
+ You will land an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e., Zero Trust) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings, and with focus on Threat Protection, ID + Access Management and Cloud Security.
+ You will support customers through the adoption lifecycle, through planning, adoption, deployment and optimization as you support increasing drive of Microsoft security products utilization as you lead technical solutioning and nurturing across the customer journey.
+ You will deliver technical presentations & demos and propose high-level solutions and work with key Microsoft and Partner resources to drive deployment & customer adoption and help to identify cross sell/upsell/Unified opportunities through customer engagement.
+ You will align your individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals and accelerate customer outcomes - Share expertise, contribute to IP creation & re-use to accelerate customer outcomes.
+ Run Architectural Design Session to build a plan for implementing the solution - governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. Outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.
+ Collaborate and orchestrate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders including FastTrack, partner, and Microsoft Consulting in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
**OR equivalent experience**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)
+ 4+ years experience working on technical projects
+ Technical Certification in Cloud Technologies (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security agnostic certifications)
+ Certification in one or more of the following technologies preferred: Microsoft Security Fundamentals (SC-900), Microsoft Security Operations (SC-200), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
+ Subject matter expert in 3 or more of the following areas:
+ Threat protection, SIEM and Incident Response; Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Security Operation Center Management; Identity and Access Management; Cloud Security; Data Security;
#ANZMCAPSFY26
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
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Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - AI Security
Auckland, Auckland
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
With over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft's products and services, ignited by our people and culture. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more.
We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), specializing in Security who is passionate about driving our customers' security & AI transformation on the Microsoft Platform. This is a customer-facing role, owning the technical relationship between the customer and Microsoft, helping customers to leverage their Microsoft investments through architecture, implementation, and operational health engagements.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ You will drive positive Customer Satisfaction and become a trusted advisor and provide feedback and insights from customers/partners and be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
+ You will land an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e., Zero Trust) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings, and with focus on Threat Protection, ID + Access Management and Cloud Security.
+ You will support customers through the adoption lifecycle, through planning, adoption, deployment and optimization as you support increasing drive of Microsoft security products utilization as you lead technical solutioning and nurturing across the customer journey.
+ You will deliver technical presentations & demos and propose high-level solutions and work with key Microsoft and Partner resources to drive deployment & customer adoption and help to identify cross sell/upsell/Unified opportunities through customer engagement.
+ You will align your individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals and accelerate customer outcomes - Share expertise, contribute to IP creation & re-use to accelerate customer outcomes.
+ Run Architectural Design Session to build a plan for implementing the solution - governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. Outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.
+ Collaborate and orchestrate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders including FastTrack, partner, and Microsoft Consulting in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
**OR equivalent experience**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)
+ 4+ years experience working on technical projects
+ Technical Certification in Cloud Technologies (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security agnostic certifications)
+ Certification in one or more of the following technologies preferred: Microsoft Security Fundamentals (SC-900), Microsoft Security Operations (SC-200), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
+ Subject matter expert in 3 or more of the following areas:
+ Threat protection, SIEM and Incident Response; Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Security Operation Center Management; Identity and Access Management; Cloud Security; Data Security;
#ANZMCAPSFY26
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), specializing in Security who is passionate about driving our customers' security & AI transformation on the Microsoft Platform. This is a customer-facing role, owning the technical relationship between the customer and Microsoft, helping customers to leverage their Microsoft investments through architecture, implementation, and operational health engagements.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ You will drive positive Customer Satisfaction and become a trusted advisor and provide feedback and insights from customers/partners and be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
+ You will land an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e., Zero Trust) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings, and with focus on Threat Protection, ID + Access Management and Cloud Security.
+ You will support customers through the adoption lifecycle, through planning, adoption, deployment and optimization as you support increasing drive of Microsoft security products utilization as you lead technical solutioning and nurturing across the customer journey.
+ You will deliver technical presentations & demos and propose high-level solutions and work with key Microsoft and Partner resources to drive deployment & customer adoption and help to identify cross sell/upsell/Unified opportunities through customer engagement.
+ You will align your individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals and accelerate customer outcomes - Share expertise, contribute to IP creation & re-use to accelerate customer outcomes.
+ Run Architectural Design Session to build a plan for implementing the solution - governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. Outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.
+ Collaborate and orchestrate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders including FastTrack, partner, and Microsoft Consulting in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
**OR equivalent experience**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)
+ 4+ years experience working on technical projects
+ Technical Certification in Cloud Technologies (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security agnostic certifications)
+ Certification in one or more of the following technologies preferred: Microsoft Security Fundamentals (SC-900), Microsoft Security Operations (SC-200), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
+ Subject matter expert in 3 or more of the following areas:
+ Threat protection, SIEM and Incident Response; Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Security Operation Center Management; Identity and Access Management; Cloud Security; Data Security;
#ANZMCAPSFY26
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Cloud Solution Architect - Business Solutions AI Workforce
Auckland, Auckland
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
In Microsoft, Small Medium Enterprise & Channel (SME&C) team, we are looking for people with a passion for delivering customer success. As a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), specializing in Modern Work reporting to the Cloud Solution Architect Manager you will enable SMC (Small, Medium, and Corporate) customers & Partners to achieve their business outcomes, based on their investments in Microsoft technology. Leveraging your leading technical team's expertise, you will drive the team to ensure customers get value from their Microsoft investments.
In this role you will adapt business models, plans, and solutions to insights. Act as the voice of the customers (VOC)/partners across communities to add and prioritize. Leverages and champions an existing architecture approach to achieve agreed commitments to the customer/partner. Demonstrate and prove solutions capability and value. Apply broad technical knowledge across various architecture solutions to meet requirements and resolve identified constraints. Lead customer/partner projects that implement technical architecture. Identify, escalate, and work to resolve technical blockers and route non-technical issues for removal. Adapt methodology and apply governance to minimize business and technical risks. Generate new ideas for changes and improvements. Develop and expand existing impactful relationships with stakeholders. Respectfully challenge customers/partners when going in the wrong direction and escalate appropriately. Identify Microsoft's strengths over competitive solutions to convince customers of solution. Share ideas, insight, and strategic, technical input with internal teams using a thorough knowledge of specific Microsoft products and their context in the competitive landscape. Participate in external architect community events and share learnings with the internal team. Lead architecture design, resiliency reviews, and technical optimization that result in production deployment application and increase customer usage/Azure Consumed Revenue. The CSA drives delivery execution through preparedness, precision delivery, overall utilization, and high customer satisfaction in a cost-efficient manner.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ Customer Centric: Customer Satisfaction: Drive positive Customer Satisfaction, and become a trusted advisor to customers and partners, by leveraging M365 Enterprise Services expertise to enable defined Customer Success Plan outcomes. You will actively listen and respectfully challenge to drive the best outcomes.- Customer/Partner Insights: Provide feedback & insights from customers/partners back to the relevant MS teams including Product Groups, to enable continuous improvement.- Accelerate Value Realization: Actively engage with business and technical decision makers to drive intent, enablement and usage of Copilot for M365, securing long-term customer renewal. Galvanize technical and sales experts around additional identified opportunities to develop customer specific roadmaps that drive further growth & business value realization.- Business Impact: Usage (Cloud & Support) Growth: Develop opportunities to drive Customer Success business results by working with business and technical decision makers to ensure they understand Microsoft's M365 value proposition and get value from their investment in Microsoft technology.- Resolution of Customer Blockers: Identify resolutions to issues blocking go-live of customer success projects by leveraging deep knowledge of M365 services & technical subject matter expertise. Lead technical conversations with customers to drive value from their MS investments. Deliver all work according to MS best practices & policies and using repeatable IP.- Technical Leadership: Learn It All: Demonstrate Self Learner mindset through continuous alignment of individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals- Accelerate Customer Outcomes: Engage in relevant communities to share expertise, contribute to IP creation, prioritize IP re-sure and learn from others to help accelerate your customers transformation journey.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
o Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
o OR equivalent experience
New Zealand Citizenship & security clearance will be a major advantage.
+ 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).- 4+ years experience of deep technical working experience.- Technical Certifications preferred: MS-102, MD-102, SC-400, MS-202, MS-220, MS-700
+ Collaboration and Communication: Acknowledged for driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
+ Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences
+ Technical Skills to include,
+ Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Intune
+ SharePoint Server-SharePoint Online Or Exchange Server-Exchange Online
+ Microsoft 365, Office 365
+ Fundamentals of Entra ID
+ Microsoft Purview
+ Microsoft 365 Copilot
+ Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate
+ Microsoft Endpoint Manager
+ Windows 11
+ Microsoft Teams
+ Microsoft Viva
+ OneDrive for Business
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
In this role you will adapt business models, plans, and solutions to insights. Act as the voice of the customers (VOC)/partners across communities to add and prioritize. Leverages and champions an existing architecture approach to achieve agreed commitments to the customer/partner. Demonstrate and prove solutions capability and value. Apply broad technical knowledge across various architecture solutions to meet requirements and resolve identified constraints. Lead customer/partner projects that implement technical architecture. Identify, escalate, and work to resolve technical blockers and route non-technical issues for removal. Adapt methodology and apply governance to minimize business and technical risks. Generate new ideas for changes and improvements. Develop and expand existing impactful relationships with stakeholders. Respectfully challenge customers/partners when going in the wrong direction and escalate appropriately. Identify Microsoft's strengths over competitive solutions to convince customers of solution. Share ideas, insight, and strategic, technical input with internal teams using a thorough knowledge of specific Microsoft products and their context in the competitive landscape. Participate in external architect community events and share learnings with the internal team. Lead architecture design, resiliency reviews, and technical optimization that result in production deployment application and increase customer usage/Azure Consumed Revenue. The CSA drives delivery execution through preparedness, precision delivery, overall utilization, and high customer satisfaction in a cost-efficient manner.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ Customer Centric: Customer Satisfaction: Drive positive Customer Satisfaction, and become a trusted advisor to customers and partners, by leveraging M365 Enterprise Services expertise to enable defined Customer Success Plan outcomes. You will actively listen and respectfully challenge to drive the best outcomes.- Customer/Partner Insights: Provide feedback & insights from customers/partners back to the relevant MS teams including Product Groups, to enable continuous improvement.- Accelerate Value Realization: Actively engage with business and technical decision makers to drive intent, enablement and usage of Copilot for M365, securing long-term customer renewal. Galvanize technical and sales experts around additional identified opportunities to develop customer specific roadmaps that drive further growth & business value realization.- Business Impact: Usage (Cloud & Support) Growth: Develop opportunities to drive Customer Success business results by working with business and technical decision makers to ensure they understand Microsoft's M365 value proposition and get value from their investment in Microsoft technology.- Resolution of Customer Blockers: Identify resolutions to issues blocking go-live of customer success projects by leveraging deep knowledge of M365 services & technical subject matter expertise. Lead technical conversations with customers to drive value from their MS investments. Deliver all work according to MS best practices & policies and using repeatable IP.- Technical Leadership: Learn It All: Demonstrate Self Learner mindset through continuous alignment of individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals- Accelerate Customer Outcomes: Engage in relevant communities to share expertise, contribute to IP creation, prioritize IP re-sure and learn from others to help accelerate your customers transformation journey.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
o Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
o OR equivalent experience
New Zealand Citizenship & security clearance will be a major advantage.
+ 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).- 4+ years experience of deep technical working experience.- Technical Certifications preferred: MS-102, MD-102, SC-400, MS-202, MS-220, MS-700
+ Collaboration and Communication: Acknowledged for driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
+ Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences
+ Technical Skills to include,
+ Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Intune
+ SharePoint Server-SharePoint Online Or Exchange Server-Exchange Online
+ Microsoft 365, Office 365
+ Fundamentals of Entra ID
+ Microsoft Purview
+ Microsoft 365 Copilot
+ Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate
+ Microsoft Endpoint Manager
+ Windows 11
+ Microsoft Teams
+ Microsoft Viva
+ OneDrive for Business
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
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Solutions Architect - Critical Communications
Christchurch, Canterbury
CodeMatch
Posted 14 days ago
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Solutions Architect - Critical Communications
Our client is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect - Critical Communications to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture of critical communications solutions, with a deep focus on P25 narrowband radio products. You'll drive the technical vision for products from inception to commercial release, ensuring they are scalable, robust, and secure.
Core Competencies
- Solution Architecture: You have a strong background in designing and developing scalable, robust architectures for critical communications solutions. You have an expert knowledge of the P25 standard and have experience taking narrowband radio products from inception to commercial release, including requirements, development, testing, and certification. You'll focus on maintainability, quality, and security throughout the architecture design process.
- Strategic Vision: You have experience defining a 3-5 year technical vision for products and guiding stakeholders to turn that vision into actionable plans, considering resources and budget constraints.
- Collaboration and Communication: You have a proven ability to collaborate effectively with product management, engineers, and other teams to translate customer requirements into actionable designs. You'll act as a key liaison between customer needs, product directives, and engineering teams.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: You have excellent analytical skills and can identify technical challenges to provide innovative solutions. Your strategic thinking and decision-making will help align architectural designs with product and company goals.
- Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: You can adapt to changing project requirements and have a mindset focused on continuous improvement, enhancing processes and fostering technical innovation.
- Customer Focus and Product Care: You have experience caring for a product throughout its lifecycle, ensuring it meets market needs and customer expectations. You'll gather and incorporate customer feedback to drive improvements.
- Leadership and Mentorship: You provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. You are committed to mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
Ready to Make an Impact?
This is a unique opportunity to lead the technical direction of mission-critical communication solutions. Beyond a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance , extra sick leave , and long service benefits . Our modern office provides free onsite parking , gym access , and an onsite café to support your work-life balance. Plus, you'll be part of an active social club that brings people together. If you're ready to use your expertise to build a safer world, apply now.
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