Microsoft Solutions Architect - WFH

About this role

Job Title: Microsoft Solutions Architect – Security, Modern Workplace & Managed Services
Worksite: Permanent Work from Home
Company Location: NIBM Pune India
Department: Cloud & Modern Workplace Solutions
Industry: IT Services
Compensation: As per Market Standards (Open to hear from you)
Experience: 7+ Years
Joining: 1 Month

Company Overview:

At AlifCloud IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. we are dedicated to delivering exceptional white-labeled services to enhance organizational security and efficiency. We support Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with our white-labeled offerings, providing valuable pre-sales assistance, top-notch engineers, 24/7 support, and comprehensive managed services. Our mission is to empower IT partners by modernizing their technical teams and ensuring round-the-clock availability through agile and responsive engineering support.

About the Role

We are looking for a Microsoft Solutions Architect who will own, lead, and grow our Microsoft security, modern workplace, and managed services practice.

This is a multi-dimensional role combining technical architecture, pre-sales leadership, client engagement, and service ownership. You will be responsible for designing solutions, leading workshops and webinars, supporting RFPs/RFQs, and shaping our Managed Services offerings around Microsoft technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Delivery

• Architect and govern solutions across Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Copilot.

• Define security baselines, governance models, and best practices.

• Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and solution validation.

Pre-Sales, RFP & RFQ Leadership

• Act as the technical lead for RFPs, RFQs, and proposals.

• Own solution design, scope definition, estimations, and assumptions.

• Present solution architectures and demos to customers.

Workshops, Webinars & Client Enablement

• Design and deliver customer workshops, webinars, and enablement sessions.

• Conduct security, Intune, Purview, and Copilot readiness assessments.

• Translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes.

Managed Services Ownership

• Design and evolve Microsoft Managed Services plans, including SLAs, escalation models, and support structures.

• Work closely with support teams to ensure SLA adherence and service quality.

• Act as an escalation point for complex issues.

Leadership & Governance

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.

• Ensure documentation standards, runbooks, and architecture artefacts are maintained.

• Stay current with Microsoft roadmap updates and introduce new offerings.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 – 12+ years of IT experience with strong Microsoft ecosystem focus.

• Deep expertise in Intune, Defender, Purview, Entra ID, and Microsoft Copilot.

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, Conditional Access, and security governance.

• Proven experience in pre-sales, RFP/RFQ responses, and customer presentations.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering executive workshops.

• PowerShell automation exposure.

• Managed Services or MSP background.

Certifications (Preferred)

• MS-102, SC-300, SC-400, MD-102, or equivalent Microsoft certifications.

Who Should Apply

• Professionals who enjoy owning solutions end-to-end, working closely with customers, and building scalable Microsoft practices.

At Alif, we believe that diversity is our strength and inclusion is our mission. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, and we are proud to celebrate this diversity every day. Join us in celebrating the rich diversity that makes AlifCloud IT Consulting a great place to work! Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable world.

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