Position Overview
The Principal Architect Engineering will be the lead on delivering customer projects that are cross practice and span multiple technology architectures mainly associated with data center builds and migrations. The position requires someone who is hands on and will perform the bulk of work related to technical delivery with the help of delivery engineers dedicated to the project.
Responsibilities
Works with Solutions Architects to validate solution architecture and acts as the liaison between customers and Calian
Works with various Practice Managers and Principal Architects within Calian that are subject matter experts to ensure that the complete solution is being delivered to the customer as per the statement of work
Able to install and configure Azure and AWS-designed solutions
Able to install and configure network storage compute and virtualization designed solutions
Work directly with technical engineers and other practice managers as well as non-technical end users
Ability to meet or exceed customer goals and objectives for the project within budget
Ability to explain detailed concepts and technologies to customers in pre-sales engagements
Work closely with the Account Executives manufacturer partners and the customer to ensure a smooth transition from design to implementation and support
Engage outside vendors to troubleshoot issues and tackle problems
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
Bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field
7 years of in-depth experience implementing technology solutions that utilize the skills described above
Experience working directly with technical engineers and practice managers as well as nontechnical end users
Experience directing multiple technical staff simultaneously while ensuring that production goals are met
Well versed with considerable experience designing and managing cloud computing environments for several years (Azure AWS Google Cloud etc.)
Strong knowledge of Data Center Design Disaster Recovery Architectures Enterprise Storage Systems Replication Technologies Storage and Backup Virtualization Networking (Classical Ethernet and Software Defined)
Proven track record of running and entire IT infrastructure delivery operations for a mid-size or enterprise corporation employing 500 employees
Able to interact confidently with C-level executives at customer sites
Experience in white boarding concepts and technologies in pre-sales and post sales scenarios
Working knowledge of storage area networks utilizing fiber and iSCSI
Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere and Microsoft HYPER-V virtualization technologies
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
EEO Statement
Calian Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation
$120000-$140000
Vacancy
We have 1 available position(s).
Job Title: Principal Architect/Engineer Microsoft Technologies
Requisition Number: 2141
Date: December 11 2025
Location 1: Houston TX
Remote: Hybrid
Business Unit: IT & Cyber Solutions
Department: Information Systems & Information Technology
Job Type: Full-time
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