As a leading Technology Service Provider (TSP) in Colorado, Go West IT is the trusted guide to the digital frontier. Our mission is to help companies benefit from technology by expertly guiding them to opportunities and protecting them from harm. We do this by providing a team of trusted guides with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to navigate this constantly changing landscape. Our entire team is continually building their knowledge base, keeping us ahead of the technology curve and helping us succeed in our mission.
The Azure Architect serves as a strategic technical leader for Go West IT clients, shaping and guiding the design, delivery, and optimization of secure, scalable cloud solutions. Working closely with internal teams and client stakeholders, the Azure Architect leads advanced Azure and hybrid cloud initiatives-including architectural design, modernization, migrations, and integration-while also providing expert support for complex Azure infrastructure and networking challenges.
Reporting to a Managing Engineer, they apply deep cloud architecture expertise, structured planning, and proactive problem-solving to ensure successful outcomes across cloud environments. The Azure Architect champions best practices, drives innovation, and delivers consultative guidance that enables clients to realize the full value of Microsoft Azure and modern cloud capabilities.
What you can expect from us :
- Opportunity to be an integral part of a TSP and engineering team that is on the cutting edge of technical innovation known for extraordinary results
- A fast-paced environment where each day brings different challenges / opportunities and exposure to the latest business technologies
- Educational Allowance Program available to help you pursue opportunities that advance your professional career
- An Employee Recognition & Rewards program
- Fun, company-paid events
- A flexible schedule with hybrid options to work remotely 2-3 days per week
- A vastly distributed on-call rotation to allow for work-life integration
- Full-time position with a competitive salary range of $90,000-$125,000 annually, comprehensive benefits that include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, public transit, and 401K with generous matching
What we will expect from you :
Consistent demonstration of Go West Core Values : Caring, Constant Improvement, Critical Thinking, Execution, and WillingnessA positive, team-oriented approach focused on accomplishing goals togetherWillingness to run towards any technical issue with any client as neededParticipation and engagement in weekly meetings to discuss issues, review key performance indicators, and drive progress on quarterly objectivesPrevious technical experience with systems / network administration, infrastructure design or consultation, and end-user troubleshooting with an understanding of the pace and demands associated with the industryProfessional, solution-minded, and friendly demeanor with a strength in building strong business relationships internally and externally through excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skillsDetail-focused personality with a penchant for organization, documentation, and appreciation of processesPassionate about providing the highest quality service, committed to going above and beyond, and appreciative of flexibility and a supportive team that freely shares knowledge and perspectiveAbility to learn quickly, with a love of taking on new challengesAbility to prioritize, pivot, and systematically address the needs of Go West's clientsWhat you will be doing :
Daily interaction with multiple clients to troubleshoot, plan, and implement IT solutionsActing as a primary engineer for multiple clients, learning their environment, leading projects, and taking high level escalationsAdvanced escalation triage and ticket management for optimal SLA deliveryMentorship, guidance, and collaboration with your colleaguesScoping and leadership of projectsSubmission of timely, thorough, and accurate billable labor entries for invoicingOpportunities to be involved with and support ongoing customer projectsArchitectural Design & Governance
Translate business requirements into Azure architecture blueprints following the Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption FrameworkDefine governance models : management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, tagging, and Azure Policy / Blueprints for complianceIdentity & Access Management
Design Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) strategies : Conditional Access, hybrid identity, RBAC, Privileged Identity Management (PIM)Implement Zero Trust principles across workloadsNetworking & Connectivity
Architect hubspoke or Virtual WAN topologies, ExpressRoute / VPN, Private Endpoints, DNS, and secure perimeter with Azure Firewall and WAFData & Storage Solutions
Design storage strategies using Blob, Files, Disks, and database services like Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, ensuring redundancy, encryption, and complianceBusiness Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Create BCDR plans : Azure Backup, Site Recovery, georedundancy, and SLA-aligned failover strategiesSecurity & Monitoring
Integrate Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, and managed identities for security postureImplement observability with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application InsightsCompute & Platform Services
Design workloads using VMSS, App Services, Functions, and container orchestration with AKSOptimize for scalability, performance, and costOther duties as assigned by the Managing EngineerQualifications we require from you :
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in equivalent IT Engineer level roleActive AZ-104 and AZ-305 CertificationsAuthorization to work in the United StatesPreferred skills from you :
Proficiency in the following :Azure Active Directory, Intune configuration and designMicrosoft 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Azure Resources, AVD, and Teams DesignSecurity (i.e. Microsoft Purview)Consulting / Customer Communication / Project LeadershipEncouraged, but not required :AZ-140, AZ-500, SC-100 CertificationsApplication deadline : 10 / 31 / 2025
