CAREER OPPORTUNITY - INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANT   

Infrastructure Consultant
(10 - 15 positions across Canada)

The Opportunity:

The Infrastructure Consultant plays a vital role within the Enterprise
Services Consulting Services Line, typically engaging with our most
strategic customers as project leaders, engagement resource
coordinators and Enterprise/Partner Program Managers. As such, they may
be engaged over several projects in multiple accounts and are held
accountable for maintaining a high degree of information coordination
between Microsoft Services, Enterprise Sales and Premier Support
resources.

Responsibilities:

Key measurements for success will be how well the Consultant develops
effective, long-term relationships with technical decision makers,
drives integration of Microsoft Partner's into projects and with
customers, and the ability to lead large projects through the
engagement life cycle.

Infrastructure Consultants are expected to contribute significant value
to the Enterprise Sales account planning process and must be highly
knowledgeable on account strategies to effectively leverage their
consulting contributions and subject matter expertise. Continuous focus
on skill enhancement driving deep technical knowledge and a broad range
of consulting skills are key elements of the role. Detail oriented and
able to effectively prioritize, the Infrastructure Consultant must be
capable of addressing all aspects of an engagement.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree or equivalent work
experience.
5 years relevant working experience of technical consulting in
Enterprise environments.
The candidate should be highly credible with demonstrable ability to
engage as a trusted advisor to senior IS and business management on
emerging Microsoft technologies and how best to exploit them for
business advantage.

Infrastructure Consultants must carry current Microsoft Certifications
as a Systems Engineer
Candidates must possess strong business development skills and proven
hands-on project experience with Microsoft's infrastructure tools and
technologies including one or more of the following:

Understanding and leadership in applying Microsoft Solution Framework
or similar frameworks/methodologies.
A good working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and/or Enterprise
Program Management.
Proven hands-on project experience with Microsoft's infrastructure
platform and technologies including at least 5 of the following:

Windows NT/Windows 2000 / 2003 Infrastructure Design and Architecture.
Active Directory
Systems Management Server (SMS)
Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM)
Exchange and Messaging
Internet/Web Site Architecture
VPN's and General Networking
TCP/IP
DNS
WINS Architecture
Host Integration Server

Considering a Career with Microsoft Canada?

At Microsoft Canada Co, people are the source of our energy. The people
at Microsoft Canada are creative, from all types of backgrounds,
bringing passion and new ideas, meeting challenges, and realizing their
potential. Our benefits and resources are designed to keep our most
important asset - our employees - healthy, happy and equipped with the
resources they need to be successful and realize their full potential.

Microsoft Canada provides a flexible work environment, with career
advancement potential and most importantly, the opportunity to make a
difference. As a Microsoft employee you have the opportunity to
participate in the following programs:

Stock Awards & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Software Purchase Program
Fitness Membership & Subsidy
I Volunteer (5 Paid Volunteer Days)
Employee Assistance Program
And so much more...

At Microsoft, we share a passion for technology, customers and our
partners. We aspire to be more than just a good company- we aspire to
be a great company. What will make us great is our commitment to our
mission of enabling people and businesses throughout the world to
realize their full potential.

All qualified candidates are invited to submit their career profile
online at www.microsoft.ca/jobs

Once your profile has been created, you are welcome to apply directly
to this position and browse other opportunities that may be of
interest.  Thank you!!

At Microsoft, we really do care about your career potential. It's not
just our mission, it's our passion.

date: 8 Feb 2006 18:03:58 -0800   author:   BDL@COC