CompuNet, Inc. is an engineering-led IT solution provider that offers consulting, design, and professional services. They are seeking a Microsoft Senior Solutions Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and deploying business solutions using Microsoft products and technologies, focusing on operational effectiveness and business value.

Responsibilities:

Be able to communicate Microsoft Office365 / Azure product benefits and professional services capabilities to both technical IT teams and business leaders
Support and grow the value and productivity customers receive from using Microsoft Technologies around the O365 and collaboration products
Independently gather and translate client business requirements into a use case for Microsoft O365 (or other products) and drive adoption
Collaborate with the sales team to build winning strategies for our clients
Perform necessary pre-sales functions to create solution designs
Effective whiteboard storytelling to be able to communicate designs and strategies with a client and team members
Build Bill of Materials (BoM), create illustrations and diagrams, write and provide Statements of Work (SoW)
Post-sales implementation of solution designed and aide in the customer adoption experience
Produce post Implementation project documentation
Client end-user systems administration training (post implementation) of CompuNet solutions
Ensure customers have an understanding of the relevant application features, infrastructure, and operations implications of the solution
Participate in occasional speaking engagements to provide technical expertise for “go-to market” strategies or other related events
Assist our company with internal IT deployments/implementations of any Microsoft O365 solutions (as needed)
Be an O365 / Exchange / Active Directory subject matter expert, understanding both licensing and product function
Develop and grow O365 market opportunities and strategies
To listen and address customer technical challenges and design the right solution that scales and integrates to their desired expectations
Assist with further developing our Microsoft Partnership and Programs
To be an active participant in the larger CompuNet Microsoft practice
To maintain existing certifications and grow to new areas within relevant certification
To participate in all team functions including calls, meetings, events, etc
To accept mentorship from CompuNet Distinguished Systems Engineers (DSCs), Consulting Systems Engineers (CSEs)
To own the opportunity lifecycle (pre-sales, solution delivery and on-going solution optimization)

Requirements:

7+ years of experience in IT systems development or consulting
7+ years of experience in designing solutions to solve business problems
7+ years of industry experience with Microsoft products
Demonstrated knowledge of Exchange Online and O365 plans for commercial and government sectors and hybrid connectivity between O365 and on-premises servers and clients
Experience in designing and deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, 2013, and 2016 in various scenarios
Experience with migrations of Exchange Server to O365 and / or Exchange Online
Experience with third party migration tools for Exchange Server and Office 365
Demonstrated knowledge of the roles and features, as well as improvements in Microsoft Exchange 2013 and 2016 including mail flow, high availability, archiving, managed availability, administration via GUI and shell environments, and integration with other Microsoft products
Demonstrated knowledge of connecting end users to Exchange via Outlook for both PC/MAC, web-based configurations, and mobile devices
Experience with antispam, antimalware, message trace and reporting a plus
Understanding of archiving, eDiscovery, auditing, and mobile device management
Experience with custom workflows, Business Intelligence dashboards, Site collections, Sub sites, Master Pages, Lists, Custom Lists, SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Web Parts, Power BI
Experience with SharePoint concepts and relevant features for businesses of various size and vertical market
Knowledge of Exchange Server clusters a plus
Experience with backup / Recover for Exchange, Sharepoint, OneDrive
Understanding of network traffic management principles and technologies such as load balancers, WAN optimizers, etc
Understanding of core TCP/IP and OSI networking principles
Experience in customer-facing roles with demonstrated capability in clearly presenting thoughts and ideas confidently to audiences of various sizes and technical knowledge levels
Demonstrated aptitude for providing exceptional customer service in politically charged environments
Ability to adapt to the customer's changing needs or requirements as they arise
Ability to work independently with minimal management supervision and also as part of a global team of Consultants and Engineers
Possess passion for continuous learning, strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and time management skills, and good judgement
Ability to enhance the technical expertise of peers via the development of product related intellectual capital and mentoring new hires
Ability to apply knowledge to improve existing products and systems in the customer environment and for internal use
Assist in developing strategies to gain additional business by communicating opportunities to sales teams
Travel will be required for this position (20-40%)
Understanding of Windows Server, Virtualization, MS Cluster Server/Multi-vendor Cluster and SAN implementations, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Skype for Business, Azure, Identity Management
Windows Server 2012 certification via MCSA or MCSE certification
Exchange and O365 certification
Azure architecture certification
Storage or other networking certifications are a plus
Experience with scripting / programming languages and use of PowerShell a plus
Security + or CISSP Certification a plus
ITIL Foundation Certification

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