Connection

Lead enterprise cloud transformation initiatives and architect scalable, secure cloud solutions across multiple platforms. | 10+ years cloud architecture experience, cloud certifications, leadership in complex cloud migrations, and strong client-facing skills. | Overview Are you a visionary cloud leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and customer success? Do you enjoy helping enterprise organizations modernize their infrastructure, accelerate innovation, and achieve meaningful business outcomes through cloud technologies? Connection is seeking a Principal Cloud Solution Architect to join our Cloud Center of Excellence. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients, helping them navigate complex cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. You will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders, sales leaders, and technical teams to architect innovative solutions that drive business value and long-term cloud adoption. What We Do We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That's what we do. We're the IT Department's IT Department. Who We Are Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It's what makes Connection unique-what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We'd love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others. Why You Should Join Us You'll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection-plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees' emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You'll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Responsibilities As a Principal Cloud Solution Architect, you will help define technology strategies for some of the most complex client environments. You won't simply recommend solutions, you'll guide organizations through modernization journeys, influence key technology decisions, and mentor fellow architects while helping shape the future of Connection's cloud practice. • Partner with enterprise clients to understand their business objectives, application portfolios, and technology strategies. • Design and architect cloud solutions leveraging Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, hybrid cloud, and cloud-native technologies. • Lead strategic discovery sessions and solution workshops with executive and technical stakeholders. • Develop cloud modernization roadmaps that align technology investments with business outcomes. • Guide clients through large-scale cloud migrations, application modernization, DevOps adoption, and infrastructure transformation initiatives. • Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and optimized for long-term success. • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT leaders and decision-makers. • Support pre-sales engagements, solution positioning, and RFP responses. • Mentor architects and contribute to the continued growth of Connection's Cloud Center of Excellence. • Stay ahead of emerging cloud technologies, market trends, and industry best practices. Min USD $138,000.00/Yr. Max USD $179,670.00/Yr. Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise infrastructure, application modernization, or related technical consulting roles. • Current cloud certifications in Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud. • Proven success leading complex cloud transformation and migration projects. • Extensive experience in customer-facing, consultative technology roles. • Ability to engage and influence senior IT executives and business leaders. • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, automation, and governance. • Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures. • Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued: • Cloud security and governance • DevOps and CI/CD automation • Kubernetes and container orchestration • Infrastructure as Code • Serverless computing • API Management • Cloud-native application development • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions • Data and AI platforms • Enterprise networking and cloud connectivity Experience with technologies such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Chef, or Puppet is a plus. Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a "live person".

Design and present cloud-based solution architectures, drive revenue growth by expanding customer relationships, and support business development through technical pre-sales activities. | Requires 8+ years experience in solution architecture or pre-sales engineering with strong Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 knowledge, excellent communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment. | Overview Connection Services has a fantastic opportunity for a Field Solution Architect (FSA), working in a remote model. Excellent opportunity to work for a top VAR offering strong benefits including 3 weeks PTO, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, and clear growth potential. Working under general supervision of the Solution Architect Manager and relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals, the Field Solution Architect (FSA) effectively penetrates and drives solutions within targeted accounts and expands penetration in existing accounts. The FSA develops and works on problems/projects of moderate complexity and scope, exercising independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. The FSA requires an understanding of both the technology and business objectives of the account to enable the delivery of solutions that will contribute to the success of existing accounts and the acceleration of new customer volume. The FSA speaks from experience and offers insight on successes and failures relative to the customer’s industry and/or objectives and provides solutions based on the TSG solution portfolio. The FSA demonstrates strong competencies in Cloud, SaaS, Security, and Virtualization technologies, with a primary focus on cloud-first strategies and modern solution delivery. What We Do We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department. Who We Are Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others. Why You Should Join Us You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES • Partner with Account Managers to discover, qualify, and develop solution opportunities across target and existing accounts • Design and present advanced solution architectures with a focus on cloud platforms, SaaS, and modern workplace technologies • Drive revenue growth by penetrating new accounts and expanding existing customer relationships • Lead customer discussions by identifying business needs and aligning them to cloud-based and outcome-driven solutions • Document discovery findings and solution designs to improve team collaboration and customer follow-up • Support business development efforts by identifying and engaging strategic cloud and digital transformation opportunities • Participate in customer calls, workshops, and presentations to position solution value and technical capabilities • Enable sales teams through training and knowledge sharing on cloud technologies, Microsoft ecosystem, and emerging solutions • Contribute to strategic initiatives, including development of new cloud solutions, services, and go-to-market strategies • Collaborate with Inside Solution Architects (ISAs), engineers, and leadership on solution development and delivery • Maintain ongoing engagement in technical pre-sales activities, including demos, assessments, and solution optimization • Stay current with evolving technologies and maintain relevant certifications and technical expertise • Perform administrative responsibilities including documentation, internal communication, and participation in training Min USD $108,500.00/Yr. Max USD $140,950.00/Yr. Qualifications Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person". Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred) • Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience; 10+ years preferred for full proficiency • Proven experience in pre-sales engineering, solution architecture, or consulting roles Technical Skills • Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures • Experience designing and positioning solutions within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments • Ability to articulate Azure vs AWS/GCP differentiators and guide customers toward best-fit solutions • Experience with customer workshops, technical presentations, and solution demonstrations • Familiarity with cloud migrations, assessments, and optimization strategies Working knowledge of: • Microsoft Azure • Microsoft 365 (M365) • Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Fabric • Identity & Security (Entra ID, Zero Trust concepts) • Cloud platforms and SaaS solutions • Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware – supporting knowledge) • Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity (cloud-focused) Certifications • Microsoft Azure certifications preferred • Additional cloud, security, or architecture certifications are a plus Business & Professional Skills • Proven success in B2B solution selling environments • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills • Experience with account planning, upselling, and cross-selling strategies • Ability to clearly articulate the business value of technical solutions • Strong organizational and pipeline management skills • Ability to work collaboratively across technical and sales teams

Serve as senior escalation point for complex endpoint support issues and mentor junior technicians while managing endpoint provisioning and security. | 5-8+ years experience in desktop/endpoint support with strong Microsoft Windows environment knowledge and mentoring abilities. | Overview Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Senior Endpoint Support (Desktop) Engineer. This is a long-term contract position with benefits. This role will serve as a senior escalation point for complex endpoint support issues while partnering closely with the Desktop Support team to resolve technical challenges and mentor junior technicians. Responsibilities • Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex desktop and endpoint support issues. • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced Windows desktop, Microsoft 365, and endpoint management issues. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Desktop Support engineers, assisting with escalated incidents and knowledge transfer. • Support and administer Microsoft endpoint technologies including Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Entra ID. • Manage endpoint provisioning, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management. • Assist with endpoint security, device compliance, software deployments, and policy management. • Work collaboratively with infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve cross-functional issues. • Document technical solutions, standard operating procedures, and best practices. Qualifications • 5 - 8+ years of Desktop Support, Endpoint Support, or Desktop Engineering experience. • Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows environments. • Strong knowledge of:• Microsoft 365 (O365) • Active Directory • Microsoft Intune • Windows Autopilot • Endpoint Management • Experience troubleshooting complex desktop, hardware, software, and endpoint issues. • Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians and acting as an escalation resource. • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting Central Time business hours.

Serve as a senior escalation point for complex endpoint support issues and mentor junior technicians while managing endpoint provisioning and security. | 5-8+ years experience in desktop/endpoint support with strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, and endpoint management. | Overview Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Senior Endpoint Support (Desktop) Engineer. This is a long-term contract position with benefits. This role will serve as a senior escalation point for complex endpoint support issues while partnering closely with the Desktop Support team to resolve technical challenges and mentor junior technicians. Responsibilities • Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex desktop and endpoint support issues. • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced Windows desktop, Microsoft 365, and endpoint management issues. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Desktop Support engineers, assisting with escalated incidents and knowledge transfer. • Support and administer Microsoft endpoint technologies including Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Entra ID. • Manage endpoint provisioning, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management. • Assist with endpoint security, device compliance, software deployments, and policy management. • Work collaboratively with infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve cross-functional issues. • Document technical solutions, standard operating procedures, and best practices. Qualifications • 5 - 8+ years of Desktop Support, Endpoint Support, or Desktop Engineering experience. • Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows environments. • Strong knowledge of:• Microsoft 365 (O365) • Active Directory • Microsoft Intune • Windows Autopilot • Endpoint Management • Experience troubleshooting complex desktop, hardware, software, and endpoint issues. • Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians and acting as an escalation resource. • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting Central Time business hours.

Provide Tier 3 escalation support and technical mentorship for endpoint and desktop management. | 5-8+ years in Desktop or Endpoint Engineering with expertise in Intune, Autopilot, and Active Directory supporting Central Time hours. | Overview Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Senior Endpoint Support (Desktop) Engineer. This is a long-term contract position with benefits. This role will serve as a senior escalation point for complex endpoint support issues while partnering closely with the Desktop Support team to resolve technical challenges and mentor junior technicians. Responsibilities Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex desktop and endpoint support issues. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced Windows desktop, Microsoft 365, and endpoint management issues. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Desktop Support engineers, assisting with escalated incidents and knowledge transfer. Support and administer Microsoft endpoint technologies including Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Entra ID. Manage endpoint provisioning, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management. Assist with endpoint security, device compliance, software deployments, and policy management. Work collaboratively with infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve cross-functional issues. Document technical solutions, standard operating procedures, and best practices. Min Max Qualifications 5 - 8+ years of Desktop Support, Endpoint Support, or Desktop Engineering experience. Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows environments. Strong knowledge of: Microsoft 365 (O365) Active Directory Microsoft Intune Windows Autopilot Endpoint Management Experience troubleshooting complex desktop, hardware, software, and endpoint issues. Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians and acting as an escalation resource. Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting Central Time business hours.

Provide tier 3 escalation support and technical leadership for complex desktop and endpoint issues. | 5-8+ years experience in desktop and endpoint support with strong Microsoft environment knowledge and mentoring skills. | Job Description: • Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex desktop and endpoint support issues. • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced Windows desktop, Microsoft 365, and endpoint management issues. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Desktop Support engineers, assisting with escalated incidents and knowledge transfer. • Support and administer Microsoft endpoint technologies including Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Entra ID. • Manage endpoint provisioning, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management. • Assist with endpoint security, device compliance, software deployments, and policy management. • Work collaboratively with infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve cross-functional issues. • Document technical solutions, standard operating procedures, and best practices. Requirements: • 5 - 8+ years of Desktop Support, Endpoint Support, or Desktop Engineering experience. • Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows environments. • Strong knowledge of: Microsoft 365 (O365) Active Directory Microsoft Intune Windows Autopilot Endpoint Management • Experience troubleshooting complex desktop, hardware, software, and endpoint issues. • Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians and acting as an escalation resource. • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting Central Time business hours. Benefits: • benefits