FNTS - Azure Architect( Remote/Work from Home)

<strong>As a nationally recognized Cloud Service Provider, FNTS has a proven history guiding our customers through their cloud journey. FNTS has a passion for all things multi-cloud and provides flexible cloud solutions, with a continued focus on orchestrating agility, transparency and IT optimization for our customers, all while keeping cost containment top-of-mind.</strong>

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First National Technology Solutions

<h3><strong>About FNTS</strong></h3> <p><strong>FNTS is a trusted multi-cloud and managed IT services provider with a proven history supporting mainframe environments and a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, AIX and iSeries.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>With a more than 25-year track record, we specialize in partnering with customers in highly regulated and compliance-driven industries due to our elevated security posture and layered security solutions. We operate one of the most secure, technically advanced data centers in the United States, where the full scope of our operations is based.</strong></p> <p><strong>With a continued focus on orchestrating agility, transparency and IT optimization for customers, FNTS keeps cost containment top-of-mind.</strong></p> https://www.fnts.com/

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Full time

Overview: <br /> <p>As a nationally recognized Cloud Service Provider, FNTS has a proven history guiding our customers through their cloud journey. FNTS has a passion for all things multi-cloud and provides flexible cloud solutions, with a continued focus on orchestrating agility, transparency and IT optimization for our customers, all while keeping cost containment top-of-mind. With an elevated security posture consisting of layered security solutions, FNTS specializes in partnering with customers in highly regulated and compliance-driven industries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Our culture and our employees are the heart of our story &ndash; and we&rsquo;re committed to their success!&nbsp; Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization&rsquo;s success.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> At First National, we believe in a Modern, Flexible Workplace, and we are continuously exploring advancements in technology and office environments to make it easier to work from anywhere at any time, allowing for more flexibility in where and how you work. We know that choice and flexibility are important to you. We also recognize that flexible and remote positions can become opportunities for military partners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to thrive at First National. We invite you to consider what a Modern, Flexible Workplace can mean for you! <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work remotely 100% of the time and will share a hoteling workspace if/when working onsite, as determined by business needs. The incumbent can work remotely from anywhere in the United States, unless otherwise specified in the job posting. Work location is subject to change based on business needs. <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Summary of the Job:</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> The Microsoft Azure Architect is a senior technical role that works closely with the FNTS sales team as a technical advisor, designs, architects, and implements Azure solutions, using the latest advanced best practices leveraging Terraform and Ansible automation. This position works with customers and FNTS engineering teams to continuously improve the Azure deployments to optimize effectiveness technical and financial performance. <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div> <p>*******This role is not available for sponsorship due to FNTS customer contracts************</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>This role can office in Omaha NE or be&nbsp;remote/work from&nbsp;home anywhere in the US. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Omaha office or visit&nbsp;onsite with customers if needed. </strong></p> </div> <br /> <p><strong>Microsoft Certifications: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>AZ104 Azure Administrator</li> <li>AZ-700 Azure Network Engineer or equivalent work experience</li> <li>AZ-800/801 Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or equivalent work experience</li> <li>AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent work experience.&nbsp;</li> <li>HashiCorp (Terraform) Infrastructure Automation Certification or equivalent work experience.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li>Architect Azure cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and FNTS best practices that meet customer business requirements and solve business problems.</li> <li>Provide pre-sale and customer support when necessary to provide an efficient customer migration strategy to Azure using the latest best practices and automation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Design, Architect, and assist FNTS Engineering with the implementation or migration of customers&rsquo; Microsoft Azure cloud to FNTS as a Cloud Service Provider.</li> <li>Lead customer-facing sessions to gather business objectives and technical requirements needed to provide Sales support and develop the migration strategy.</li> <li>Complete solution/architectural design sessions with customers in order to drive rapid adoption of Azure and O365 solutions. &nbsp;</li> <li>Provide technical guidance and support to the Sales team during all stages of the sales cycle. &nbsp;</li> <li>Consult with customers to develop their public cloud journey map, maximizing the value of the FNTS CSP relationship.</li> <li>Serve as a Microsoft Cloud licensing expert, using your knowledge to strategically position clients for the future.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain the highest level of Microsoft Public Cloud expertise.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and providing solutions in Microsoft Azure.</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of experience using Terraform</li> <li>Ansible experience preferred</li> <li>Ability to provide recommendations and strategy on migrations to Microsoft Azure.</li> <li>Azure migration, architecture, design, and setup experience.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Experience architecting and delivering cost-effective Microsoft Azure.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft CSP program.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft licensing program.</li> <li>Ability to develop relationships and build trust with customers, partners, and technical resources.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience developing and presenting proposals to technical, business, and executive leadership.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to travel 5 - 10% if needed.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Leadership Development &amp; Cultural Commitments:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Exhibit behaviors in alignment with our Cultural Commitments</li> <li>Build relationships internally and externally to promote a collaborative work environment</li> <li>On a regular cadence, meet with cross-functional teams to discuss opportunities to improve our processes and delivery</li> <li>Fosters positive working relationships within FNTS teams.</li> <li>Orchestrate organizational initiatives to promote and ensure product success to exceed customer expectations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Help to ensure future business growth is attained in a responsible and conscientious fashion.</li> <li>Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, and assessment to ensure optimum performance and service delivery in support of company and department goals.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Compensation range (base pay): $103,375.00-$175,738.00</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits Overview: </strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance</p> </li> <li> <p>401k, With Matching Contributions</p> </li> <li> <p>Time Off Programs</p> </li> <li> <p>Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care</p> </li> <li> <p>Employee Banking</p> </li> <li> <p>Growth Opportunities</p> </li> <li> <p>Tuition Assistance</p> </li> <li> <p>Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Learn more about FNBO benefits here: <a href="https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="WLN2">https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/</span></a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at <a href="mailto:TAGAdmin@fnni.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TAGAdmin@fnni.com</a>. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.</p> <p>Job number: R-20222914</p> </div> <br /> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Equity, Diversity, &amp; Inclusion:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>First National is committed to belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. We are committed to intentionally and proactively creating pathways to success for historically underrepresented populations. To accomplish this, we foster a culture of belonging and inclusion so that every employee is valued, and has the opportunity and the ability to make an impact. First National strives to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in the makeup of our workforce.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>See the full <strong>First National Equity, Diversity, &amp; Inclusion Statement</strong> <a href="https://www.fnbo.com/about-us/inclusion-diversity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.firstnational.com/common/communications/hr/assets/documents/hr/eeo_poster.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Click here</u></a> to download <strong>'EEO is The Law' Self-Print Poster</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.firstnational.com/common/communications/hr/assets/documents/hr/eeo_poster_federal_contractors.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Click here</u></a> to download <strong>'EEO is The Law' Supplement for Federal Contractors</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.firstnational.com/common/communications/hr/assets/documents/hr/eeo_poster_gina_supplement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Click here</u></a> to download <strong>'EEO is The Law' GINA Supplement</strong></p>