The Cloud Solutions Architect leads the design and implementation of Microsoft solutions, optimizes cloud environments, and collaborates with clients on technology transformation projects.
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A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!
Do you get excited about monitoring and management tools that keep environments running smoothly? Do you have a passion for new and exciting technologies?
We’re looking for a multi-skilled Solution Architect based in Denver to help design, implement, and optimize Microsoft-centric solutions across Modern Work, Azure Cloud, and Business Applications. This is a hands-on role that balances presales architecture, delivery leadership, and client enablement. You’ll work with a high-caliber team on both greenfield and complex transformation projects that span infrastructure, productivity, cloud, and application workloads. This role is hybrid out of our Denver, CO office.
A Day in the Life:
- Lead architecture and implementation of Microsoft solutions including Azure services, M365/Teams, and Dynamics 365 workloads
- Design technical solutions that solve real business problems—balancing performance, cost, and scalability
- Partner with account executives and solution consultants to deliver demos, proposals, and roadmaps during presales engagements
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures across cloud and hybrid environments
- Provide technical oversight across project lifecycles including discovery, design, deployment, and transition to managed services
- Own architecture artifacts such as diagrams, BOMs, SOW inputs, configuration standards, and knowledge transfer docs
- Build trusted client relationships and serve as a technical advisor for ongoing innovation and modernization
- Actively contribute to internal solution IP, reference architectures, and methodology development across practice areas
What You Bring:
- 8+ years in solution architecture, consulting, or senior engineering roles focused on Microsoft technologies
- Strong background in Azure cloud architecture, including IaaS, PaaS, identity, automation, and security best practices
- Deep hands-on expertise in M365, Teams, Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Server, and VMware/Hyper-V
- Exposure to Dynamics 365 (Customer Engagement, Power Platform, or F&O) and interest in app modernization
- Ability to clearly explain technical ideas to business audiences and translate business needs into solution designs
- Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and DevOps concepts is a plus
What Makes You Extra Awesome:
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-305, MS-700, PL-600) strongly preferred
- Proven ability to navigate hybrid environments, migrations, and cross-platform integrations
- Experience working with virtual desktop infrastructure (AVD, Citrix, or RDS)
- Ability to lead whiteboarding, envisioning sessions, and client strategy workshops
- Familiarity with industry frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL, or Microsoft CAF) and enterprise governance models
Why Work At Long View:
- Work with top-tier clients and some of the best technologists in the business
- Paid training, Microsoft certifications, and career pathing support
- Culture that values competence, integrity, creativity, and fun
- Flexible work arrangements and time-off policies that support wellness and work/life balance
- Competitive compensation including base + 15% variable earnings, 401(k) contributions, and a full benefits package
Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!
Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.
Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know
Top Skills
Active Directory
Azure Cli
Dynamics 365
Hyper-V
M365
Azure
Powershell
Teams
VMware
Windows Server
Long View Systems Denver, Colorado, USA Office
555 17th Street, Denver, CO, United States
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