Avantgarde: Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses – and your career prospects! We, Avantgarde Business Solutions GmbH, have been a trusted IT partner for small and medium-sized businesses for over 30 years. We digitize and optimize business processes with customized solutions, intelligent project management, and a clear focus on sustainable results. What sets us apart? Professionalism, trust, and reliability—from the initial consultation through to successful implementation and beyond. At the same time, we continuously invest in the latest technologies, professional development, and the growth of our employees. At our company, you’ll find a work culture that prioritizes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and personal growth. You can take on responsibility, contribute your own ideas, and actively shape your career. Does “Modern Work” mean more to you than just Wi-Fi and a webcam? Then join our team as IT Consultant / Solution Architect Microsoft 365 & Azure {m/f/x} Your role: Thinking holistically about the digital workplace To expand our Modern Work business unit, we are looking for a versatile individual as an IT Solution Architect (m/f/d) who combines technological expertise, customer focus, and a creative drive. You will develop modern workplace solutions based on Microsoft technologies, effectively integrating Modern Work, security, and Azure. At the same time, you will actively contribute to the technical and structural development of our business unit. Your Responsibilities You will advise customers, design solutions, and implement Modern Work projects based on Microsoft cloud technologies, our own data center, and on-premises environments. You will contribute to the development and implementation of security concepts, such as Zero Trust, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Entra ID, and compliance. You will provide consulting on Azure services relevant to the workplace context, such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Identity, networking, and automation. You will conduct workshops, webcasts, and customer presentations. You will contribute your own ideas to further develop standards, methods, and services and actively help expand our Modern Work business unit. What makes you stand out Completed training in the IT field, e.g., as an IT specialist, an IT degree, or a comparable qualification Practical experience with Microsoft 365, particularly Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID Solid expertise in IT security within the Microsoft environment, particularly in Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, e.g., Defender, Conditional Access, Entra ID Ideally, knowledge of hybrid environments, such as our Avantgarde Datacenter Experience with Azure, e.g., in the areas of networking, Azure Virtual Desktop, automation, and identity A plus: Experience in a system house, project, or consulting context, as well as with Power Platform or automation Very good German and good English skills A customer-oriented, structured, and independent work style, as well as strong communication skills and team spirit Willingness to further your professional development and obtain certifications, e.g., AZ-900, MS-700, SC-300, or AZ-104 What we offer you An attractive salary package plus benefits A supportive team that helps one another and celebrates successes together Plenty of creative freedom and the opportunity to actively help build a business unit Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths Exciting projects with end-to-end responsibility Continuous professional development and support for certifications Hybrid work with high flexibility in terms of time and location A modern, future-oriented work environment with state-of-the-art technical equipment Environmentally conscious mobility solutions, e.g., electric vehicles for personal use and JobRad Ready to help shape the modern workplace of the future? Then simply contact us by email or phone. You can apply easily using our short application form. Just click the button! Your contact person: Gerlind Müller HR Manager +49213179490 bewerbung@avantgar.de We look forward to receiving your application! Join our team—and grow with us. Avantgarde Business Solutions GmbH • Habichtweg 21 • 41468 Neuss • www.avantgar.de