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BDO USA . The Director, CI will be responsible for development, promotion, implementation, migration, and team building for Azure and hybrid cloud solutions. Expertise in core Azure platforms, add-on features, and hybrid cloud integration will be used to propose and lead projects through all phases of client delivery. Through consultative communication, the director will be a knowledge leader in the implementation and/or support of hybrid environments and set the technical direction for the Azure and on-premises Microsoft application platforms. Job Duties / Responsibilities
Identifies and leads new Azure business opportunities to expand the practice and communicates such opportunities to superiors Leads marketing and business development activities and actively promotes Cloud in the middle market, within BDO Digital, BDO USA, and globally with partner firms Works closely with key internal Go-To-Market and other sales functions on partnerships, opportunity management, and cross sell Works with BDO sales team to develop statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to Azure services Prepares formal and informal presentations for various internal / external meetings, public events, webinars, panels, and other speaking opportunities Develops, designs, promotes, and implements Azure and hybrid cloud solutions that promote innovative results that solve business problems Architects solutions within the Microsoft Azure Suite of products to include but not limited to, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS and related hybrid cloud technologies Leads integration and migration activities in Identity, not limited to Entra ID, Entra Domain Services, on-premises Active Directory and 3rd party IAM solutions Leads assessments and designs using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well Architected Review framework Leads migrations of resources to Azure from on-premises, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or other Azure tenants and experience working with migration tools such as Azure Migrate Architects and designs the full range of Azure Infrastructure products not limited to Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Arc, Azure Stack, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure Monitor Architects and designs automation of Azure infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) products not limited to Azure Resource Manager Templates, Bicep and Terraform, and managed with Azure DevOps Develops and designs solutions with the Defender suite of products and their interaction with the larger Azure stack Develops and designs solutions with Microsoft 365 (M365) services that complement Azure or rely on M365 licensing such as Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel Guides the design of complex Azure networking not limited to DNS, VNETs, User Defined Routes, Network Security Groups, SDWAN, ExpressRoute, route preferences, VPN Gateway, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Web Application Firewall, Private Endpoint, Private Link, Firewall, Network Virtual Appliances, and more Interprets clients’ Azure business and technical needs and translates them to executable engagements, including the development of design documents, implementation plans, and final reports Develops and presents client roadmaps, health checks, and assessments Understands client needs to develop project plans, resource plans, establishes reporting and metrics, and provides the client with regular updates Coordinates all aspects of a project and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible Manages project teams to ensure client projects are delivered on time and budget Manages and validates the quality of client deliverables Acts as a contact for client questions and inquiries Fosters growth and skilling of an internal Cloud community, preparing knowledge sharing presentations and developing best practice frameworks Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the workload of engineers and architects on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as needed Acts as mentor to project team members as appropriate Provides work quality feedback and project collaboration feedback to project team members, as appropriate Acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel Education / Qualifications
High School or GED Equivalent, required Bachelor’s degree, preferred Experience
Fifteen (15) or more years of IT Infrastructure, Information Security, IT or similar professional experience, required Six (6) or more years of technical infrastructure implementation experience with increasing responsibility within Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, required Five (5) or more years of strong sales experience supporting and managing pipelines, required Three (3) or more years of experience in cloud and on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, Active Directory, and networking, required Three (3) or more years professional consulting experience, preferred Software
All of the following, required: Azure Resource Manager and associated components Directory and Identity Services (Entra/Azure AD/AD Connect, AD domain migration) Experience with migration tools such as Azure Migrate, required Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements Ability to work with global corporate clients, and ability to up-sell after the first engagement Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills Strong analytical and advanced research skills related to industry trends, market competition, and technology Aptitude for working in a consulting environment Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and appropriately escalate issues Strong analytical, facilitation, and documentation skills Strong project planning, scoping, and management skills Strong business process analysis & design and process flow skills Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment Ability to work well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills Ability to grow technology and infrastructure expertise with self-paced and formal training provided by BDO, while providing training and guidance to team members Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel EEO / About Us
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders with a focus on diversity, empowerment, and Total Rewards.
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Join to apply for the
Azure Cloud Architect
role at
BDO USA . The Director, CI will be responsible for development, promotion, implementation, migration, and team building for Azure and hybrid cloud solutions. Expertise in core Azure platforms, add-on features, and hybrid cloud integration will be used to propose and lead projects through all phases of client delivery. Through consultative communication, the director will be a knowledge leader in the implementation and/or support of hybrid environments and set the technical direction for the Azure and on-premises Microsoft application platforms. Job Duties / Responsibilities
Identifies and leads new Azure business opportunities to expand the practice and communicates such opportunities to superiors Leads marketing and business development activities and actively promotes Cloud in the middle market, within BDO Digital, BDO USA, and globally with partner firms Works closely with key internal Go-To-Market and other sales functions on partnerships, opportunity management, and cross sell Works with BDO sales team to develop statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to Azure services Prepares formal and informal presentations for various internal / external meetings, public events, webinars, panels, and other speaking opportunities Develops, designs, promotes, and implements Azure and hybrid cloud solutions that promote innovative results that solve business problems Architects solutions within the Microsoft Azure Suite of products to include but not limited to, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS and related hybrid cloud technologies Leads integration and migration activities in Identity, not limited to Entra ID, Entra Domain Services, on-premises Active Directory and 3rd party IAM solutions Leads assessments and designs using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well Architected Review framework Leads migrations of resources to Azure from on-premises, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or other Azure tenants and experience working with migration tools such as Azure Migrate Architects and designs the full range of Azure Infrastructure products not limited to Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Arc, Azure Stack, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure Monitor Architects and designs automation of Azure infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) products not limited to Azure Resource Manager Templates, Bicep and Terraform, and managed with Azure DevOps Develops and designs solutions with the Defender suite of products and their interaction with the larger Azure stack Develops and designs solutions with Microsoft 365 (M365) services that complement Azure or rely on M365 licensing such as Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel Guides the design of complex Azure networking not limited to DNS, VNETs, User Defined Routes, Network Security Groups, SDWAN, ExpressRoute, route preferences, VPN Gateway, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Web Application Firewall, Private Endpoint, Private Link, Firewall, Network Virtual Appliances, and more Interprets clients’ Azure business and technical needs and translates them to executable engagements, including the development of design documents, implementation plans, and final reports Develops and presents client roadmaps, health checks, and assessments Understands client needs to develop project plans, resource plans, establishes reporting and metrics, and provides the client with regular updates Coordinates all aspects of a project and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible Manages project teams to ensure client projects are delivered on time and budget Manages and validates the quality of client deliverables Acts as a contact for client questions and inquiries Fosters growth and skilling of an internal Cloud community, preparing knowledge sharing presentations and developing best practice frameworks Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the workload of engineers and architects on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as needed Acts as mentor to project team members as appropriate Provides work quality feedback and project collaboration feedback to project team members, as appropriate Acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel Education / Qualifications
High School or GED Equivalent, required Bachelor’s degree, preferred Experience
Fifteen (15) or more years of IT Infrastructure, Information Security, IT or similar professional experience, required Six (6) or more years of technical infrastructure implementation experience with increasing responsibility within Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, required Five (5) or more years of strong sales experience supporting and managing pipelines, required Three (3) or more years of experience in cloud and on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, Active Directory, and networking, required Three (3) or more years professional consulting experience, preferred Software
All of the following, required: Azure Resource Manager and associated components Directory and Identity Services (Entra/Azure AD/AD Connect, AD domain migration) Experience with migration tools such as Azure Migrate, required Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements Ability to work with global corporate clients, and ability to up-sell after the first engagement Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills Strong analytical and advanced research skills related to industry trends, market competition, and technology Aptitude for working in a consulting environment Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and appropriately escalate issues Strong analytical, facilitation, and documentation skills Strong project planning, scoping, and management skills Strong business process analysis & design and process flow skills Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment Ability to work well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills Ability to grow technology and infrastructure expertise with self-paced and formal training provided by BDO, while providing training and guidance to team members Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel EEO / About Us
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders with a focus on diversity, empowerment, and Total Rewards.
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