Why PCI?

 At PCI, our mission is to provide certainty in an uncertain world – enabling our employees and clients alike to sleep better at night. 

100+ organizations and their 20,000+ employees nationwide rely on PCI to deliver business-critical IT solutions.  With PCI, organizations can leverage IT and industry expertise within cloud computing, IT-as-a-Service, IT security and service desk. 

We are a collection of self-starting, self-motivated individuals who excel at working in teams to create, develop and implement solutions for our clients.  At PCI, we are committed to taking charge of any and all challenges that are presented to us with the desire to leave things in better shape than when we found them.

See for yourself why our employees and clients love being part of the PCI family!

 

About the team

As a Microsoft Architect you will work with clients, partners, engineers, and sales teams to help ensure clients are selecting, designing, implementing, and integrating modern technology solutions into their Enterprise and Mid-Market environments. Additionally, this individual will help develop and drive our internal methodologies and approaches for how we deliver our various services within this space. This position requires an individual that is highly motivated, has an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft technical solutions and how they are deployed, is client-focused, and has excellent communication and presentation skills.

As part of our growing Technology Solutions team, you will find yourself surrounded by curious, creative, and growth-minded Architects and Engineers who are among the best in the industry.  Our team integrates creativity with a passion for learning emerging technologies to provide relentless support for our client base.  We challenge each other to grow, solve problems, and to be the best IT solutions provider possible. 

 

How you will be successful

• Understand client requirements and business objectives
• Provide strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals
• Manage IT initiatives and collaborate with in-house technical staff
• Design IT systems ensuring the right architecture and functionality
• Support new technology implementation
• Train technical staff on new and existing IT systems
• Produce detailed-level technology plans and documentation
• Deployment Methodology understanding and alignment
• An analytical mind with problem-solving abilities
• A team player with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Client service orientation
• Interpersonal skills
• Maintain a current understanding of the IT marketplace for related technologies

 

What Experience you will need

• Proven experience of 7+ years as an IT Consultant and Technical Architect
• Expert-level knowledge of many of the following:
  • Azure Tenancy
  • Microsoft 365 Architecture
  • Microsoft Identity & Access Management
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Messaging & Collaboration
  • Microsoft 365 Security Solutions
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Endpoint Manager
  • Microsoft 365 Security Solutions
  • Deployment Methodology understanding and alignment
• Experience in project delivery methodologies at the Enterprise level
• Professional certification is an asset (Microsoft MCSE or equivalent)

 

What differentiates PCI from other companies

​ At PCI you have direct access to ownership – we’re transparent, open to new ideas, quick to make smart decisions and always available to talk.

Work / Life success is very important to us – we have frequent office events, team outings and family gatherings.

We’ve been around the block – the stability and experience that comes with 40 years in business is shared, ensuring certainty for our employees.

We believe in sharing PCI’s success, which is part of the compensation for all employees.

 

Location for this position is Buffalo, NY.

Seniority Level

Senior-level

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Information Technology