Data & AI Solutions Evangelist Microsoft Focus (Client Enablement | Technical Evangelism | Technica

About Us

Cerium Networks is a leading technology solutions integrator and Managed Services Provider. We connect businesses to their potential. We're at the intersection of cybersecurity, modern networking, and AI — building platforms and tools that power how businesses communicate, collaborate, and compete. Our work spans unified communications and modern workplace solutions, contact center innovation, scalable data and AI infrastructure, and 24/7 managed IT support. With a consultative approach and deep technical expertise, we deliver and support advanced technology solutions to drive innovation and excellence in IT services. Join us to be part of a team committed to excellence.

We are seeking a Data & AI Solutions Evangelist – Microsoft Focus to join our Data & AI team to accelerate awareness and pipeline for our Microsoft-focused solutions and services. This role blends pre-sales evangelism, executive storytelling, workshops, and technical demonstrations to help customers understand what is possible with Microsoft Copilot, AI, data platforms, automation, and secure adoption—and how to move from interest to action.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a market-facing technical spokesperson who drives awareness and demand through webinars, conferences, executive briefings, workshops, and customer sessions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to support discovery, technical validation, and campaign-aligned content that helps progress opportunities.
• Build and deliver repeatable demos, talk tracks, and workshop experiences that showcase Microsoft Copilot, AI, agents and automation, analytics, and secure adoption patterns.
• Create reusable assets such as decks, webinar scripts, short demo videos, facilitator guides, collateral, and solution narratives optimized for engagement and conversion.
• Enable customers with clear adoption guidance, value, positioning, practical-oriented messaging.
• Capture field feedback, track content and event performance, and refine messaging, demos, and offerings based on results.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, computer science, information systems, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a pre-sales evangelism, solutions engineering, technical marketing, sales engineering, developer advocacy, or similar client-facing technical role.
• Strong public speaking, workshop facilitation, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Hands-on experience building demos, presentations, and reusable content across Microsoft 365, AI, automation, analytics, and security/governance topics.
• Experience working closely with Sales and Marketing on demand generation, campaign support, event strategy, and technical validation.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI adoption, responsible use, compliance, and governance considerations; Microsoft certifications are preferred but not required.

- Microsoft 365 Certified fundamentals or associate-level credentials

- Azure AI or data-related certifications

- Security or compliance-focused Microsoft certifications

• Strong organization, documentation, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder groups effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time depending on customer and event needs.

Location (can be based out of any of the following locations): Seattle, WA; Beaverton, OR; Spokane, WA; Boise, ID

Schedule: Hybrid, 2-days on site. This role requires being in office weekly – this is not a remote position.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000
• Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid time off annually: 15 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) Plan and Employer Matching Contribution of 4%
• Wellness program that includes up to $500 in cash awards
• Employee Assistance Program