Technology Specialist - Azure Infrastructure

Microsoft

Nov 8, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Consulting
IT & Cybersecurity
Dublin

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Significant years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery with relevant technology experience
OR Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND significant years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
OR equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Significant years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management
Azure Certifications: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (Exam AZ-305)
Deep domain knowledge in Data Center Migration, Windows Server, and SQL Server Migration (including modernization to PaaS), VMware, Networking, Security, Storage, BCDR, Infra as Code, Hybrid and Arc, or hands-on experience working with the respective products at the expert level. Additionally deep knowledge/experience with Azure Migrate and RVTools
Competitive Landscape: Knowledge of competitor cloud migration platforms, infrastructure and services including hybrid cloud technologies
Experience creating cloud migration Proof of Concepts (PoC), Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for customers that lead to production deployment

Responsibilities

Own technical discussions for Azure Migration with customers leveraging processes and tools, demos, and programs; use consultative and/or Challenger method; establish rules of engagement (e.g., role boundaries, handoff strategies) for extended teams.
Build strategy and map the agreed customer vision into a strategy, resolve concerns, prevent and remove technical blockers, and validating a strong business case for investment and translated technology complexity into business impact. Work with the customer, sales specialists, account team, and partners to orchestrate a roadmap for implementation.
Drive technical assessments to create a map of the current landscape and to build the technical migration plans, thus building a solid migration business case.
Design the solution using your technical knowledge, architectural approach, consultancy skills and our methodology to win a customer’s technical Discussions and meet the customer’s needs. Ensure technical decision makers agree with proposed architecture and on the migration plan. Drive Proof of Concepts (POC) and Minimal Viable Products (MVP).
Scale through partners, acting as liaison between the partner, sales specialists and account team, facilitating partner resources and processes; supporting partner technical capacity by identifying skill and resource gaps and providing feedback to internal teams.
Be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with the Engineering and Product teams to remove key blockers and drive product improvements.
Identify and support the creation of new pipeline within customer engagements in collaboration with the Specialist.

FAQs

What is the role of a Technology Specialist in Azure Infrastructure?

The Technology Specialist in Azure Infrastructure is responsible for leading technical discussions with Enterprise customers regarding Azure migrations, collaborating with sales teams and partners, and developing technical strategies for customer engagements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The required qualifications include significant years of technical pre-sales, consulting, or technology delivery experience, OR a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with significant technical pre-sales or consulting experience, OR equivalent experience.

What are the preferred qualifications for candidates?

Preferred qualifications include significant experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, Azure certifications (such as Microsoft Azure Administrator or Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions), deep knowledge in Data Center Migration, Windows Server, SQL Server Migration, and hands-on experience with relevant products.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a collaborative work environment where you will work closely with technical teams, sales specialists, partners, and customers while promoting a culture of diversity, inclusivity, wellbeing, and customer obsession.

Is experience with Azure Migrate important for this job?

Yes, deep knowledge and experience with Azure Migrate are important as they play a critical role in supporting cloud migration strategies and projects.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role allows for the maintenance and development of deep technical expertise in Microsoft and non-Microsoft cloud-based technologies.

Will I be required to deliver technical demos?

Yes, the role involves delivering deep technical product demonstrations to educate customers and prove solutions.

What is the significance of being the 'Voice of Customer'?

Being the 'Voice of Customer' allows you to share insights and best practices, connect with engineering and product teams, and help remove blockers while driving product improvements.

How important is it to build relationships with customers and partners?

Building relationships with customers and partners is crucial, as it helps influence decisions, foster collaboration, and create new opportunities for cloud migration and technology adoption.

Does Microsoft encourage diversity and inclusivity in the hiring process?

Yes, Microsoft is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of the hiring process.

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