Why join CompuNet?CompuNet values its people more than any other asset—and realizes the contributions made by each employee are a reflection of their education, experience, certifications, expertise and passions. We strive to take care of each other, do the right thing and help our customers succeed. We work to build lasting relationships and are proud that our customers across many industries see us as a trusted advisor. Putting the customer at the center of every engagement, our mission is to design, test, deploy and support the right IT solutions for every customer.We offer a generous total compensation package for our employees, including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-matching retirement plans, profit-sharing and more.Role ExpectationsTechnical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in Azure and Entra ID, with a deep understanding of both licensing and product functionalitySolution Architecture: Leverage broad and deep technology knowledge to architect solutions that meet client business requirements, focusing on operational effectiveness and business valueConsulting & Engagement: Deliver consulting engagements, manage customer expectations, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Azure servicesCommunication & Leadership: Exhibit strong communication skills to guide clients through projects with multiple work streams and resourcesCore Duties and ResponsibilitiesArticulate the benefits of Azure products to technical teams and business leadersEnhance customer value and productivity using Azure technologiesGather and translate client business requirements into use cases for Azure solutionsCollaborate with sales teams to develop winning strategies for clientsExecute pre-sales functions to create solution designsUse effective whiteboard storytelling for client and team communicationCreate Bill of Materials and Statements of WorkImplement post-sales solutions and aid in the customer adoption experienceProduce post-implementation project documentationEnsure clients understand solution features, infrastructure, and operational implicationsParticipate in technical speaking engagements for market strategies or related eventsKey Expectations of this RoleBe a subject matter expert in various Azure services and Entra IDDevelop and grow Azure market opportunities and strategiesAddress customer technical challenges and design scalable and integrated solutionsActively participate in the CompuNet cloud strategy team meetingsResource cost estimation, analysis, and optimizationMaintain existing certifications and pursue new relevant certificationsParticipate in team functions, including calls, meetings, and events, both remote and in-personAccept mentorship from Architects, Principal Engineers, and Senior Solutions EngineersOwn the opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales through solution delivery and ongoing optimizationMinimum RequirementsCandidate can occasionally be provided rough outline of ideas or requirements and extrapolate using expert judgement5+ years of experience in IT systems development or consulting5+ years of experience in designing solutions to solve business problemsDemonstrated knowledge of Entra ID and Azure, with an emphasis on hybrid connectivityDeep experience with DNSSelf-sufficient on IaaS migrations (strategy, migration planning, execution)Experienced with core PaaS services (App Services, Azure SQL Database, Storage accounts)Comfort outside of Azure Portal UI, familiar with basic coding practices (VS Code/git repos/etc.) and/or CLI/scriptingCloud-native networking basics (VNet components, peering, private endpoints, on-premises inter-connectivity)Networking technologies such as Fibre Channel, ethernet, iSCSIIdentity fundamentalsStorage fundamentals such as blob, file-level, network-attached, local storage, direct-attached, hierarchical, namespace, directoryComfort discussing application lifecycleAbility to consult on Business Continuity and Disaster RecoveryExplain differences between Redundancy and AvailabilityAdministration and troubleshooting experience with server operating systems such as Windows and LinuxAzure AZ-104 certification + (2) years industry experience as an Azure-focused engineerExplain each layer of the OSI modelExplain differences between TCP and UDP trafficExperience in customer-facing roles with demonstrated capability in clearly presenting thoughts and ideas confidently to audiences of various sizes and technical knowledge levelsDemonstrated aptitude for providing exceptional customer service in politically charged environmentsAbility to adapt to the customer's changing needs or requirements as they ariseAbility to work independently with minimal management supervision and also as part of a global team of consultants and engineersPossess passion for continuous learning, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and time management skills, and good judgmentAbility to enhance the technical expertise of peers via the development of product-related intellectual capital and mentoring new hiresAbility to apply knowledge to improve existing products and systems in the customer environment and for internal useAssist in developing strategies to gain additional business by communicating opportunities to sales teamsPreferred RequirementsBachelor's Degree in related field: Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Science, etcUnderstand best practices and impact of Azure vs. in-guest operating system configuration managementAt scale, understanding the financial and technical impact of differentiating storage sizing such as "-ibibytes" vs. "-abytes" (e.g. Tibibytes vs. Terabytes)Knowledge and practical application of all Azure access methods including Azure Portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell, Cloud ShellUnderstanding of Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization conceptsDeep experience with hybrid DNS between on-premises and AzureEntra ID, Entra ID Connect, and Active Directory Domain Services administration and troubleshootingPractical relational and non-relational database architecture, querying, concepts, and troubleshootingUnderstand Service Level Indicators, Service Level Offering, and Service Level AgreementIdentity management troubleshooting and best practices consultingConditional Access troubleshootingExperience with Application Performance Management and observability platformsExperience with Security Information and Event Management toolsExperience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response toolsExperience Azure VMware Solution, Azure Files, and FSLogixThird-party Network Virtual AppliancesAzure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification (AZ-140)Azure Administrator Associate certification (AZ-104)Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-104 + AZ-305)Azure Network Engineer Associate certification (AZ-700)Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification (AZ-400)Experience with application systems and infrastructure-oriented scripting/programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, etcIndustry experience with TerraformFormal project management methodologies such as waterfall and agileUnderstanding of DevOps methodology, as well as Microsoft tooling such as Azure DevOps and GitHubUnderstanding of DevSecOps methodology and "shift left" mindsetUnderstanding of Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Optimization and how they all fit together in the software development lifecycleDeep experience with TerraformCompensation and BenefitsWe offer a full and comprehensive compensation package, including:Medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending AccountsLife and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, critical illness, and accident insurancePaid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidaysCompany-matching 401(k) and profit sharingCompetitive salary, with an estimated base salary range of $100,000 - $175,000 per year. Eligibility for variable compensation such as commission, bonuses, and profit sharing is also included.Who we areCompuNet, Inc. is an engineering-led IT solution provider that offers consulting, design, and professional services. Our strength lies in our team of outcome-driven and relationship-focused professionals with a long history of designing IT solutions. Our team of highly skilled engineers take the lead in designing, developing, and implementing solutions that address complex business challenges. This team takes ownership for the entire project lifecycle, from discovery and design through deployment, training, and handoff.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr