Design Engineer - Microsoft/Cloud

About this role

Presales Engineer (Microsoft Solutions)

Position Summary

Red River is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Design Engineer - Microsoft Solutions to support our sales organization in identifying, developing, and closing opportunities centered around the Microsoft ecosystem. This individual will serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales lifecycle, helping customers understand how Microsoft technologies can improve business outcomes, enhance security, modernize infrastructure, and increase operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Microsoft's cloud, security, workplace, and AI portfolios, along with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical business solutions for technical and executive audiences.

Key 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 smoo...