Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Red River is seeking a highly motivated, customer-focused Design Engineer to support its sales organization in developing and closing opportunities centered around the Microsoft ecosystem. The role serves as a trusted technical advisor by designing Microsoft-based solutions, developing architectures and proposals, delivering customer presentations and demonstrations, and supporting cloud, security, workplace, and AI transformation strategies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical resource supporting Microsoft-focused sales opportunities
- Partner with Account Executives to identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities
- Conduct customer discovery sessions to understand business objectives, technical requirements, and operational challenges
- Design and present Microsoft-based solutions aligned to customer needs and industry best practices
- Develop solution architectures, technical proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and supporting documentation
- Deliver compelling executive briefings, technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and proof-of-concept engagements
- Collaborate with Microsoft account teams, partner organizations, and internal practice leaders to develop and position solutions
- Support responses to RFPs, RFQs, and other customer procurement activities
- Assist customers in developing cloud adoption, security modernization, workplace transformation, and AI strategies
- Maintain current knowledge of Microsoft's solution portfolio, licensing programs, and strategic initiatives
- Partner with delivery and services organizations to ensure a smooth transition from sales to implementation
- Represent Red River at customer events, conferences, partner engagements, and industry forums
Skills
- · Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
- · 5+ years of experience in presales engineering, solutions architecture, technical consulting, or related customer-facing roles
- · Experience designing, presenting, and positioning Microsoft-based solutions within enterprise environments
- · Strong understanding of cloud architecture, cybersecurity, networking, infrastructure, and modern workplace technologies
- · The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise and solution-selling experience in one or more of the following areas:
- O Azure Cloud, Infrastructure, and Modernization
- O Microsoft 365 and Modern Work Solutions
- O Microsoft Security and Compliance
- O Data, Analytics, and AI Solutions
- O Microsoft Copilot and Generative AI Technologies
- · Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders
- · Experience developing technical proposals, solution designs, and customer-facing deliverables
- · Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- · Ability to travel as needed to support customer and partner engagements
- Travel requirement varies and can be up to 50% depending upon work location
- * U.S. Citizenship Required
- · Experience supporting Commercial, Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), State & Local Government, or highly regulated commercial customers
- · Understanding of managed services and recurring revenue business models
- · Familiarity with Microsoft licensing programs and commercial agreements
- · Experience working with Microsoft field teams and partner ecosystems
- · Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- · Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- · Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- · Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
- · Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- · Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
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