About the role
Lead technical pre-sales efforts for Microsoft cloud and on-premises solutions, including Azure and Microsoft 365. Design optimized solutions, prepare cost estimates, and deliver technical presentations and PoCs to customers.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 3-5 years of pre-sales or solutions architecture experience with a strong background in Microsoft technologies. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and professional certifications like AZ-104 or AZ-305 are strongly preferred.
Full description
- Lead the technical pre-sales effort for Microsoft cloud and on-premises solutions, with a focus on Azure (IaaS/PaaS), Microsoft 365, and licensing — supporting the KSA-based sales team with well-architected, correctly licensed Microsoft solutions.
- Design Azure solutions: compute, storage, networking, backup/DR, landing zones, and hybrid scenarios.
- Prepare Azure cost estimates and TCO analyses using Azure Pricing Calculator and Azure Migrate assessments.
- Advise customers on Microsoft licensing (CSP, EA, Microsoft 365 plans) and build optimized licensing proposals.
- Respond to RFPs/tenders and prepare technical and financial proposals.
- Deliver presentations, demos, and PoCs to customers (remotely and during on-site visits to KSA).
- Coordinate with Microsoft partner teams on funding programs, incentives, and deal support.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of pre-sales / solutions architecture experience at a system integrator, IT solutions provider, or Microsoft partner.
- Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS/PaaS, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and hybrid infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft licensing models (CSP, EA, Pay-As-You-Go).
- Microsoft certifications strongly preferred (AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-102, or equivalent).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Arabic.
- Willingness to travel periodically to Saudi Arabia.
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