Senior Microsoft Solutions Architect / Migration Engineer

_Senior Microsoft Solutions Architect Consultant _

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• Avvenire Solutions
• is seeking a
• Senior Microsoft Solutions Architect / Migration Engineer
• to lead the design, delivery, and optimization of Microsoft cloud and on-premises solutions for diverse client environments. You will serve as a trusted advisor—owning architecture, guiding migrations, solving complex technical challenges, and mentoring engineers—while partnering closely with clients to deliver measurable business outcomes. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with significant impact across pre-sales, solution design, project execution, and knowledge transfer.
• Local candidates preferred, but 100% remote candidates will be considered. Position is a full-time (W-2) position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Key Responsibilities
• Architect and Lead Microsoft Migrations :
• Design and execute end-to-end migrations for Exchange to Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online, Active Directory consolidations, Intune / Autopilot deployments, and Teams / Teams Voice, ensuring minimal disruption and secure cutovers.
• Design Modern Microsoft Platforms :
• Build scalable architectures spanning Microsoft 365, Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Server, Hyper-V / VMware, and MECM / System Center, aligned to security, governance, and operational best practices.
• Own Exchange and Mail Flow :
• Lead Exchange upgrades, hybrid configurations, advanced SMTP routing, mail flow troubleshooting, and hygiene / anti-spam integrations.
• Tool-Driven Execution :
• Leverage migration utilities such as Quest and BitTitan to plan, run, and validate migrations with repeatable methodologies and clear success criteria.
• Endpoint and Device Management :
• Implement Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and MECM for modern management, compliance, security baselines, and software lifecycle automation.
• Network and Infrastructure Architecture :
• Collaborate on core network designs (DNS, DHCP, identity, connectivity, routing) that underpin resilient Microsoft workloads.
• Documentation and Enablement :
• Produce high-quality architecture diagrams, runbooks, as-built documentation, and deliver admin / end-user training.
• Client Leadership and Advisory :
• Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, lead workshops, conduct health checks, and present recommendations with clarity and confidence.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership :
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, uplift engineering practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support and Escalations :
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex issues; drive root-cause analysis and preventative improvements.
• Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with
• Active Directory
• design, migrations, and consolidations.
• 3+ years leading
• Office 365 / Exchange Online migrations
• , including hybrid, staged, or cutover approaches, and advanced mail flow troubleshooting.
• Proven expertise with
• Microsoft Exchange (2003–2019)
• architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Practical experience with
• Quest
• and / or
• BitTitan
• migration utilities executing large-scale mailbox, file, and tenant-to-tenant moves.
• Strong proficiency with
• Microsoft Intune
• and
• Autopilot
• for modern endpoint management and provisioning.
• Solid experience with
• Microsoft Teams
• deployments; familiarity with Teams Voice preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to produce architecture artifacts, plans, and as-built documentation, and to deliver client-facing presentations and training.
• Excellent consulting skills : requirements gathering, stakeholder communication, project planning, and risk management.
• One or more current or legacy Microsoft certifications (e.g.,
• MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP
• ).
• Preferred Skills
• Microsoft MECM / System Center
• design and upgrades.
• Windows Server (2003–2025)
• Hyper-V
• and / or
• VMware
• virtualization projects.
• Microsoft Azure
• (IaaS, identity, networking fundamentals) and
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft SharePoint
• (online preferred) migration / administration exposure.
• Teams Voice
• planning and enablement (call routing, SBCs, carrier coordination).
• Familiarity with
• security, compliance, and governance
• frameworks in Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Scripting / automation (PowerShell) for migration orchestration, configuration at scale, and operational efficiency.
• Relevant certifications such as
• MCSE
• and
• CCNA
• are a plus.

Avvenire Solutions Culture and Benefits

At

Avvenire Solutions

, we are builders, problem solvers, and partners. We collaborate closely with clients to deliver pragmatic, high-quality outcomes—favoring clarity, accountability, and craftsmanship in everything we do. You’ll join a tight-knit team that values mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning, with opportunities to lead complex engagements and shape best practices.

Benefits include :

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off and a retirement plan

Ongoing professional development and access to enterprise-grade labs / tools

Flexible work arrangements, local candidates preferred, but remote (U.S.) considered

Why This Role

If you thrive at the intersection of

architecture leadership

and

hands-on migration delivery

, enjoy working directly with customers, and want to influence standards across multiple environments, this role is for you. You’ll have the autonomy to design elegant solutions, the support of experienced teammates, and the satisfaction of delivering visible results.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? xklufbp Submit your resume and a brief note highlighting recent Microsoft migration or architecture projects you led, including scope, tools used (e.g., Quest / BitTitan), and outcomes.

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

Active Directory : 5 years (Preferred)

Office 365 Migration : 3 years (Required)

License / Certification :

MCSE (Preferred)

CCNA (Preferred)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Brecksville, OH 44141