Azure Technical Advisor (ATA)

Job description

**TECHNICAL SKILLS (Preferred/Optional)** - [1st] Understanding of cloud vs. on premise computing. Solid understanding of fundamentals of cloud computing. - Technical understanding of the Azure Platform and architecture - A strong knowledge of the Microsoft Windows platform - Familiarity with networking concepts including VIPs, NAT, DNS - .NET 3.0/3.5/4.0. - Visual Studio Languages (VB, C/C#/C++) - SQL Azure / SQL Server - Distributed application architecture - Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) - Service Oriented Architectures (SOA). - Familiarity with load balancing, geo-redundancy, CDN and VPN technologies preferred - Familiarity with Virtualization concepts and virtual system administration - Familiarity with Hyper-V configuration and administration - Good in prioritization, time management, and has excellent follow through skills **SOFT SKILLS** - [2nd] Must be able to quickly develop trust and rapport with customers (most of the time they are of this profile: Enterprise Architects, CxO's, Development & Test Management, IT Directors) - [3rd] Passion for customer advocacy in technology domain. - Strong communications skills in spoken and written English - Effective, polished interaction with customer, Microsoft Services, Support and Azure development teams at the appropriate technical depth - Ability to work independently - Must be a great Customer advocate **EXPERIENCE (Preferred)** - 3-7 Years information technology role experience - 3+ Years Systems Development, Network Operations, or Customer Service - 3+ Years in Application development, preferably using cloud platforms. - 2+ Years Azure Development or Azure Support **EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION** - B.SC, BE, B. Tech in CS or IT - MCSE, MCPD, or MCAD preferred **CERTIFICATIONS** - **Az-104** - **AI-900, AI-102**