Snr Solutions Architect & Project Manager
Location: Houston Texas
Reports to: Director of Operations
Work Model: Hybrid (client-facing presence required)
About Netsurit
Netsurits mission is to Support the dreams of the doers. For Netsurit this means helping our clients achieve their business ambitions while empowering our employees to pursue their personal dreams. As a leading global Microsoft Partner Netsurit enables digital transformation through cloud cybersecurity and managed IT services turning technology into a growth engine for our clients.
Role Summary
The Sr. Solutions Architect & Project Manager combines deep technical expertise with disciplined project leadership to scope design and deliver multi-phase technology initiatives from inception through closeout. This dual-capacity role is responsible for architecting scalable IT solutions while ensuring successful project execution budget adherence and stakeholder satisfaction.
This role requires a balance of hands-on technical capability strategic planning and client engagement. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving Netsurits Professional Services delivery excellence across infrastructure cloud and enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Provide expert-level technical support for complex escalations across servers networks virtualization and enterprise applications.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement long-term solutions for recurring system issues.
- Design implement and optimize infrastructure solutions including Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware) and storage systems.
- Develop and maintain solution architectures and technical roadmaps aligned with client and Microsoft best practices.
- Ensure compliance with security policies data protection regulations and governance frameworks.
Project Management
Lead end-to-end IT infrastructure and cloud projects from requirements gathering to deployment and handover.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams vendors and clients to define scope timelines milestones and deliverables.
- Maintain accurate project documentation including plans budgets status reports and post-implementation reviews.
- Ensure all projects meet agreed quality standards budget and time constraints.
- Provide project risk assessments and proactively manage scope changes and dependencies.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner closely with clients to translate business objectives into technical solutions that drive measurable outcomes.- Serve as the primary technical advisor during project engagements and post-implementation support phases.
- Ensure clear communication of project goals expectations and progress to all stakeholders.
Team Development
Mentor and guide Tier 1 & Tier 2 engineers promoting a culture of learning accountability and excellence.- Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to best-practice frameworks.
- Collaborate with Professional Services leadership to enhance delivery methodologies and technical standards.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in IT support infrastructure architecture or systems engineering.- At least 2 years in a senior or Tier 3 technical capacity managing enterprise environments.
- Proven experience leading complex IT projects with multiple stakeholders and technical domains.
- Advanced proficiency in Windows Server Hyper-V or VMware and networking (TCP/IP VLANs firewalls).
- Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with project delivery discipline.
- Excellent interpersonal presentation and client engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Certifications such as CompTIA Network Security or Server.- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (or equivalent).
- PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification advantageous.
Why Join Netsurit
At Netsurit we dont just manage IT we enable ambition. Youll join a global team recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NYC Technology listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies and powered by a culture where dreams fuel innovation.
If youre ready to architect impactful solutions and lead transformative projects wed love to hear from you.