Microsoft Solutions Architect - WFH

Job Description 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.