Solutions Architect, Ekco
Office located in Moorgate, London
Cloud and digital transformation provider
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Cloud and digital transformation provider
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Moorgate, London
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers’ existing technology investments.
Role
Who you are
- Strong expertise in designing and architecting solutions on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
- Understanding of hybrid cloud environments and migration strategies (e.g., Exchange to Microsoft 365, on-prem to Azure)
- Proficiency with security and compliance features in Microsoft's cloud platforms
- Experience with cloud automation, scripting (e.g., PowerShell), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
- Experience with licensing models and commercial aspects of Microsoft products. Qualifications / Experience
- Must have Managed Service Provider experience in delivering professional services engagements
- Microsoft Certifications desired : o AZ-305 o AZ-104 o AZ-140 o DP-700 o MS-102 o MD-102
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft's technology ecosystem to join our growing team
- This role bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions, working closely with sales teams, clients, and delivery units to design innovative, scalable, and secure Microsoft-based solutions
- Act as the technical lead during the presales process, engaging with customers to understand their business objectives and technical requirements
- Design and deliver end-to-end solutions built on Microsoft's technology stack across one or more of the following: o Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, AVD) o Microsoft Data Platforms (Fabric, Synapse) o Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) o Microsoft Security (Sentinel, Defender) o Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) o Windows Server & Active Directory o Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)
- Deliver presales statement of works, resource planning and engagement costs
- Deliver compelling product demonstrations, architecture workshops, and proof of concepts
- Work on project delivery as required to ensure that solutions are designed, governed and delivered as specified
- Collaborate with account executives, delivery teams, and partners to ensure proposed solutions align with client expectations and technical feasibility
- Develop technical documentation including solution proposals, architecture diagrams, and bid responses
- Stay current with Microsoft product updates, licensing changes, and emerging trends
- Assist in developing new services, creating go-to-market strategies, reusable solution frameworks, and sales enablement material
Salary benchmarks
Our take
While digital transformation is essential for modern businesses to remain competitive and for government agencies to deliver their services in an increasingly online world, the majority of organisations fail to manage this process alone. Ekco, a provider of specialist cloud and consultancy services, exists to help companies through the massive technological and cultural changes needed to make digital transformation work.
While numerous firms operate in this space, Ekco stands out for its security-first approach which stems from its origins as a cloud backup and disaster recovery business. It also boasts expert local knowledge, gained from years of experience and a string of canny strategic acquisitions which have seen it rapidly expand from Ireland into the UK and the Netherlands.
Having acquired Unite Technology Solutions, Ward Solutions, Kontex and Caveo Solutions in 2021 and 2022 alone, Ekco was in turn acquired by London-based Corten Capital. It is now focusing on hiring additional talent to develop its offering in its current markets. In the longer term it seems set to continue its growth through further acquisitions, with a goal of becoming Europe's leading managed cloud and cybersecurity provider.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2021
$23.6m
LATE VC
Feb 2020
$9.9m
LATE VC
Total funding: $42.8m
Company benefits
- Flexible, family friendly working options
- Your progression and development is encouraged
- Top partner status across various technologies, including VMware and Veeam
- Learning & development – Unlimited access to Udemy learning platform
- Time off – 25 days leave + public holidays
- X1 day Birthday leave per year
- A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally)
- Company Pension Scheme
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Eoin Blacklock
(CEO)Was previously Managing Director at j2 Global. Before that was Founder & CEO of KeepItSafe.
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