Practice/Department: Digital Workplace Position Title: Junior Microsoft Specialist Position Location: Remote Reports to: Director of Presales
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and tech-savvy individual to join our team as a Junior. Microsoft Specialist focused on Licensing and Services. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build a career in Microsoft technologies and enterprise IT support. You’ll work closely with our Digital Workplace Presales Team of Solution Architects, Solution Specialists and Licensing Specialists to support growth and adoption of Microsoft 365 (M365), Intune, Azure, and other Microsoft related technologies used across organizations.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt.
Essential Functions:
- Work with Solution Architects and Solution Specialists to conduct technical sales calls with customers around cloud technologies.
- Assist in architecting technical solutions to meet the customers’ business needs.
- Assist in creating customer-facing demos/POCS and presentations.
- Assist in developing accurate estimates/BOMs, SOWs and RFx responses.
- Populate and maintain the Microsoft Partner Center with opportunities.
- Stay up to date with latest cloud technologies and acquire necessary technical certifications.
Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage your own time efficiently.
- Ability to effectively work remotely as an individual and collaborate with the team, customer, and peers.
- Effectively use critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
- An initiative-taker who is highly motivated and eager to learn.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft M365.
- Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory.
- Exposure to Microsoft Licensing.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience.)
- Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Familiarity with Windows OS and mobile device platforms (iOS/Android)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Fundamentals (MS-900, AZ-900, etc.) are a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Pellera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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