Unified Communications Consulting Architect-Dallas/Fort Worth

This position requires 50% out-of-state travel. While you are not traveling, you can telecommute most of the time. However, you must be located within a reasonable drive of the Dallas - Fort Worth Metro area.

Our client is currently seeking engineering experts with a solid track record in Microsoft technologies.

Specific in-depth experience with Exchange (2007 preferred) and Active Directory is a must-have. Experience with unified communications and Office Communications Server 2007 is desired, but not required. A CCNA or an individual with Nortel telephony experience who also has a strong background in Exchange and AD would be an excellent fit. Experience leading a team of engineers is desired, as well as is experience acting in a consultative role with customers.


The primary objective of this position is to provide technically advanced, project-based services to customers in a consultative and professional manner.


Responsibilities Include:
• Performs billable design services for Unified Communications and
Microsoft Infrastructure projects, which may include servers,
storage, voice/video, and network components. – 50%.
• Establishes IT architectures for complex customer environments.
Works with the customer on IT planning cycles looking 2 to 3
years ahead. Sets customer standards that enable business improvements
by implementing proper technology solutions. Oversees the implementation
of environments utilizing other resources as necessary. – 30%
• Assists in presales efforts by attending meetings, presenting to
customers, and helping to prepare design and scope of work documents. – 10%
• Mentors Engineers and Senior Engineers toward the Consultant level – 5%
• Career development towards Senior Consultant level. – 5%

Core Competencies:
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Is an expert in configuration and installation Microsoft technologies
– AD, Exchange, OCS
• Expert system level troubleshooter
• Expert system level architect
• Strong customer liaison skill
• Team player
• Diagnoses major problems with ease
• Integrated product knowledge
• Competent designer of solutions
• Able to coordinate team efforts
• Exposure to the sales process and possesses presentation skills
• Effective documentation skills
• Strong desire to learn


Education:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent training, in computer science, math, or engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Certifications:
Strongly preferred:
MCSE 2003 (candidate must provide a certified copy of Microsoft transcript or enable transcript sharing via https://mcp.microsoft.com/mcp/tools/MCPDirectoryPreferences.aspx).
Other Desirable Certifications: Microsoft specialization in Exchange 2007 and OCS 2007. Cisco certifications desirable (CNE, CCNP, CCNA, etc.).

Required Experience:
Exchange 2003/2007:
• Must have Exchange Server 2003/2007 architecture, design, and
deployment experience (not administration).
• Must have Exchange migration experience

Preferred Experience:
Exchange 2003/2007:
• Extensive experience migrating medium organizations
(up to 5000 mailboxes) from Exchange 5.5 and 2000 to Exchange 2003.
• Able to communicate the feature-sets, technical enhancements and
benefits provided by Exchange Server 2007.
• Experience with Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging desired,
but not required.

Active Directory/Windows 2003:
• Strong background in Active Directory architecture and design
(not just administration) based on the Windows 2003 server operating system.
• Detailed knowledge of the Windows security model and processes.
• Significant experience in the design and deployment of Group Policies.
• Extensive experience migrating medium/large organizations (1000+ users)
from Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Server 2000 directory services to
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory.
• Able to communicate the feature-sets, technical enhancements and
benefits provided by Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
• Experience with IP networking (security, DNS, etc.).

Office Communications 2007:
• Office Communications Server 2007 architecture, design, and
deployment experience (not administration).
• Should have experience with deploying SQL server 2005.
• Experience with architecting, design, and deployment experience
with perimeter IP network technology (firewall, DMZ, etc.).