Cloud Solutions Architect - Microsoft Data Platform

As our Cloud Solutions Architect for Microsoft’s Data Platforms you'll play a pivotal role within the Presales function of our Managed Service Provider.

This role is responsible for designing and architecting robust Cloud solutions with a particular focus on Microsoft Fabric for unified data analytics and AI, Microsoft Purview for data governance and security, and services on the Microsoft Azure cloud for data storage and AI integration.  You'll work closely with sales teams to understand client requirements, develop tailored security solutions, and present these solutions to prospective clients.

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that our clients receive the highest level of technical expertise and support, enabling them to centralise, process, analyse and secure diverse data sources, build AI models, and gain actionable insights to drive business value. By leveraging deep technical knowledge and industry best practices, you'll drive innovation, enhance client satisfaction, and contribute to the overall success of the organisation.

• Have experise in Azure Analytics (Fabric, Databricks, Purview) and competitors in data warehouse, data lake, big data, analytics, and reporting using integrated Data Security and Governance.
• Can demonstrate proven experience in a similar role and organisation; owning and contributing to proposals, statements of work, RFP responses, business cases, cost models, and leading the review process.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling the presentation of complex technical solutions.
• Have experience in a customer-facing consultancy-focused organisation, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) in relevant technology areas.
• Have experience working with architectural principles and project delivery methodologies, including fundamentals of project management.
• Are able to mentor other technical staff to help develop their skills and roles.
• Are able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams, while also being capable of working independently.
• Have strong time management skills and ability to work at pace within a fast-moving environment.
• Have suitable presales level accreditations in supporting technologies, such as Microsoft Certifications. (e.g. DP-600, DP-203, SC-400, AZ-305)

£Competitive salary + commission + benefits

Iomart is the UK’s leading Secure Cloud Managed Services Provider.  We are passionate about delivering Hybrid Cloud, Data Protection, Cyber Security and Secure Connectivity to over 9,000 organisations in the UK and globally.

• We have over 25 years expertise in data centre and cloud services
• Over 600 skilled professionals and turnover over £143m
• Our HQ is in Glasgow and offices across the UK.
• We provide critical services across all public and private sectors

Please click apply if you like the sound of this. If you do not have an up to date CV or want to have a chat about the role first, please contact us on careers@iomart.com

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want our vacancies to be available to all, so if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the process then just let us know.