Azure Solution Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

At KPMG Microsoft Business Solution we implement best in class solutions for Microsoft Azure, ERP and CRM. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas, enabling us to provide our clients with an integrated end-to-end solution. Our solutions are based on the Microsoft Azure and Dynamics range of products which enables us to deliver, powerful, adaptable cloud solutions. Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application.

The Role:

The Solution Architect is responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. This person must be comfortable working in an agile manner and be able to spot opportunities for the MBS Azure practice, both within KPMG and customer environments. The person should be comfortable presenting Azure services and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences, articulating the benefits to their business, with the goal to drive growth for the MBS Azure practice.

The Solution Architect will be responsible for:

• Work with clients on their Microsoft cloud adoption strategy.
• Creating high level architectural designs based on customer requirements.
• Deliver product presentations and configured demonstrations to prove our ability to meet a prospect’s cloud adoption needs.
• Act as the Technical Design Authority on projects alongside the Technical Architects.
• Provide governance to projects and mentor members of the team.
• Showcase our propositions to customers via online webinars and face to face workshops.
• Engage with KPMG stakeholders and ensure our solutions are understood throughout the firm.
• Engage with customers on a long-term basis and drive Microsoft Azure adoption.
• Create collateral and GTM ideas to enhance our offering in the marketplace.
• Work on proposals and RFI’s alongside the sales and pre-sales teams.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by working closely with our Microsoft account teams.

Core Technical Knowledge Required:

• Proven experience with Azure IaaS (networking, storage, virtual machines).
• Proven experience with Azure Backup & Recovery Services.
• Proven experience with Azure Governance (Blueprints, policies, tagging, cost management).
• Proven experience with Azure SQL (Managed Instances & PaaS).
• Proven experience with Azure Security (NSG,ASG Sentinel, Security Centre, Defender, ACL, Azure Firewall, Policy).
• Proven experience with Azure Serverless and integration (Batch, Function\Logic Apps, EventGrid).
• Proven experience with Azure ACR, ACI, Kubernetes.
• Proven experience with Azure AD including on premises Active Directory.
• Experience with Windows Server\Linux OS
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM\Terraform\PowerShell).

Desirable:

• Experience with Microsoft 365, migrations and security.

The Person:

• Datacentre transformation experience – migration of applications, virtual machines and databases.
• Experience leading client engagements and managing technical teams.
• Experience or knowledge of how to modernise applications and processes using the Azure platform and technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and manage a range of relationships in a complex environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and listening): an ability to present information concisely, to communicate in a manner applicable to all levels.
• Able to produce high quality and professional presentations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure documents are consistent in language, terminology and style.
• Flexible approach to work with a focus on delivery to deadlines and high standards.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion.

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