Presales Architect

Requisition Number: 99563 

Technical Presales Architect

Location: Delhi NCR /Bangalore/ Pune (Hybrid Mode)

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally with operations in 25 countries across the globe.
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list
• #14 on Forbes World's Best Employers in IT – 2023
• #23 on Forbes Best Employers for Women in IT- 2023
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

Technical Presales Architect

The Pre-Sales Architect’s role would involve a combination of technical expertise, solution design, and customer engagement to support the sales process. They would be responsible for drafting proposals and responding to tenders, which would involve assessing and designing complex solutions to meet our client’s technology and business needs, coordinating with involved parties in providing the most optimal proposal meeting budgetary and quality standards. The Architect would be a subject matter expert for strategic client opportunities.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential
•    Overall 8+ years of experience in solution design, proficiency in Azure services, cloud infrastructure management, O365, hybrid governance and 2+ years of relevant experience in Pre-sales. •    Experience with writing proposals and responding to tenders.
•    Strong verbal and written skills and comfortable with presenting and communicating technical solutions.
•    Experience and understanding in the following technical areas:
    Designing, building, and implementing Microsoft solutions based around Azure IaaS and PaaS.
    Azure DevOps, build/deploy CI/CD tools/pipeline, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience (Terraform, Biceps)
    Applying Cloud Adoption Framework and Well Architected Frameworks in enterprise environments.
    Experience in (on-premises) Datacentre Migration (Server, Storage, Networking, Firewalls) and Transformation programs of work.
    Understanding of Azure Governance, Security, Identity, Monitoring, Automation (Sentinel, Defender, Azure Security Centre).
    Modern Workspace (Intune, Windows 11, MDM, Application Packaging, Entra ID, Single Sign On, Tenant to Tenant Migration, O365 tenant migration, G-Suite, SCCM, E3 & E5 license). 
    Experience with Apps, Containerization (AKS / Kubernetes).

Optional:
•    Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities. •    Experience with Microsoft Projects is appreciated but not mandatory.
•    Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills.
•    Relevant Microsoft certifications around Azure, O365, Intune etc

Principle Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

•    Co-ordinating with the sales team and the potential/existing clients to understand the scope of requirement.
•    Researches and evaluates client systems and architecture; draws observations and conclusions in accordance with engagement objectives.
•    Map and design robust solutions adhering to the engagement objectives and limitations. •    Identify and co-ordinate with the internal team that would be working on this engagement to finalise solution.
•    Develop proposals and RFP responses, outlining the proposed solutions, architecture, and implementation approach.
•    Work with internal technical teams to develop new solution offerings, define service opportunities, develop standards of delivery, templates, and standard work products to meet internal and external delivery expectations.
•    Ensure that all tasks performed comply with Insight’s Policies and Procedures.

The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake reasonable additional duties/projects by the Department Manager

The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.

Internal teammate application guidelines:

• Meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position;
• Have completed twelve (12) months service in their current position;
• Not be under a disciplinary evaluation or suspension period;
• Have satisfactory performance in their current position;
• Have their current manager/supervisor recommendation

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Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.