Architect, Professional Services
Listed on 2026-07-17
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, Systems Administrator, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Architect, Professional Services
Softchoice is reimagining the role we play in our customers' lives, and we are seeking great people to strengthen our customer centric culture. In the rapidly changing IT environment, full of complex challenges for customers, our role is to ensure their experience with Softchoice is engaging, effortless, and valuable. As an Identity and Messaging Architect within the Professional Services organization, you will have the opportunity to design, plan, and architect technology solutions based on the Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Exchange portfolios.
As the lead subject matter expert on Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, and migration management solutions, this role supports all aspects of design and service delivery, and facilitates technical workshops with our valued enterprise and public sector clients.
What you'll do:
- Design and deliver Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Exchange solutions that meet client requirements and timelines.
- Serve as the technical authority to lead Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange (on-premise and online), and migration management implementation projects, which would include upgrades, installations, configurations, migrations, security policy design, administration, and user training.
- Mentor and develop Consultants, Engineers and Technicians on the team, and provide guidance on their technical skills, as well as the soft skills required for their success.
- Function as a technical expert, with strong customer interaction skills, and the ability to advise on, implement, and manage complex solution and service deployments for clients.
- Have a hunger for learning, and take advantage of the opportunities to pursue relevant certifications and training for Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Exchange, as well as vendor-specific training for solutions including Quest and Bit Titan.
- Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert for Softchoice, supporting other individuals and teams at trade shows, events, and speaking engagements that specifically require your technical expertise.
- Be a role model for our values of personal growth, customer passion, taking care of others & owning the end result.
- Have the opportunity to work in a highly visible customer-facing role.
- Stay on top of new trends and technology updates.
- Continually fine-tune your delivery, adoption, and problem-solving skills along the way.
What you'll bring to the table:
- A curious mindset, willing to ask the right questions to provide customers with the best possible solution.
- A problem solver with the capability to uncover & address the root cause of an issue.
- A proactive work ethic that puts responsiveness to customers first.
- Passion for building strong relationships with customers and driving great CX.
- Computer Science / Information Technology degree or diploma or equivalent industry experience.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- 8+ years' work experience in a client-facing professional services role, or 10 + years of related, progressively senior industry experience.
- Updated Certifications and training to include Active Directory, M365 Fundamentals, M365 Administrator, Azure Fundamentals, Administering / Configuring Windows Server Hybrid (core and advanced), On
- Demand Migration for M365 and Active Directory, and ITIL v4 Foundation.
Compensation: A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position in Texas & Illinois is $128,800 to $161,000 annually + 14% as target incentives. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position in Florida & Colorado is $122,360 to $152,950 annually + 14% as target incentives. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, education, and related certification.
The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Softchoice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan to all full-time employees, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program - Financial Benefits:
401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off: PTO and…
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