18 Nov
Senior Enterprise Cloud Solutions Architect
Vacancy expired!
Expedient is a provider of cloud and data center infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solutions. Our technical solutions enable Expedient clients to focus on their own business innovation, while our team handles the information technology needed to support it. We have an immediate need for an Enterprise Solutions Architect to design and develop technical solutions for clients in multiple cities. This is a collaborative position that requires a strong understanding of solution design, business and financial benefits of technology and client interaction. The Enterprise Solutions Architect will interact with the Expedient Sales, Product Operations, and Service Delivery/Support teams by providing experience, industry perspective and expert-level knowledge to build and deliver solutions to the client. This is THE subject matter expert resource for our sales teams and our clients on the technology that Expedient provides and maintains.
Expedient will not work with 3rd party search firms. Sponsorship is not provided. Extensive experience in system administration, virtualization, storage, and networking with an understanding of the underlying protocols and standards used in the operation of those technologies. This is a client-facing role so great communication skills are needed. Industry standard certifications are also a plus.Responsibilities- Partner with sales team to visit prospects and existing clients, developing relationships with their technical and executive members
- Review and evaluate prospective and existing client environments, recommending solutions and technology to meet both their existing and anticipated needs
- Assist with developing quotes for solution(s) with technical validation
- Attend trade shows and participate as a speaker in marketing events
- Develop and present solution design documents and presentations to prospective and existing clients
- Sales representative training, including participation in workshops and development of technical sales documentation and testing instruments
- Demonstrated experience in solution architecture and/or sales engineering, solid experience in infrastructure administration or design. Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of individuals, up to C-level executives, with varying technical skills
- Experience with VMware Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies: vSphere, vCloud Director, NSX, and vSAN
- Familiarity or experience with hyperscale platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
- Familiarity or experience with the following technologies would be beneficial: Linux, Windows, Juniper, Arista, Dell, Nutanix, Compellent, Zerto, Citrix, Commvault, and Cohesity
- Familiarity with Cloud Native technologies: Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline OR qualifying experience and certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX, VCDX, AWS Solutions Architect preferred
- Strong understanding of switching, routing, firewalling, and load balancing
- Knowledge of storage technologies. Understanding of concepts such as RAID and Erasure Coding
- Virtualization technologies with a focus on administration AND design and architecture
- Network Security, Backup and backup related technology experience
- Experience with Disaster Recovery technologies and Disaster Recovery testing and planning
- An understanding of database technologies
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must have a valid driver's license and provide proof of current personal automobile insurance to comply with company policy
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