Principal Data Center Solutions Architect - Levelociti

Principal Data Center Solutions ArchitectA leading advanced technology solutions provider is looking to add an experienced Senior or Principal level Data Center Solutions Architect to the pre-sales engineering team. The company delivers solutions across networking, cybersecurity, data center, hybrid cloud, professional services and managed services, combining the resources and technical capabilities of a larger provider with the accessibility, autonomy and customer focus of a more agile organization.The Data Center practice works across a broad range of technologies and manufacturers, helping customers modernize and optimize their infrastructure across storage, data protection, compute, virtualization, hyperconverged infrastructure and hybrid cloud. Solutions Architects have direct access to experienced engineering, sales and leadership teams while maintaining the flexibility to design and recommend solutions based on each customer's environment and technical requirements.This is a customer-facing Solutions Architect role supporting customers throughout the Tri-State area, with a particular emphasis on enterprise storage and data protection. You'll work directly with customers and Account Executives throughout the sales process, leading discovery, evaluating existing environments, designing solutions and presenting technical recommendations.ResponsibilitiesLead technical discovery and solution design for Data Center opportunitiesWork directly with customers to understand existing environments, technical challenges, business requirements and future initiativesArchitect and position solutions across storage, backup/data protection, compute, virtualization, HCI and hybrid cloud environmentsDevelop technical architectures, configurations, proposals and statements of workPresent solutions and technical recommendations to technical teams and business stakeholdersPartner closely with Account Executives throughout the sales processAssist with technical presentations, demonstrations, evaluations and proof-of-concept engagementsMaintain knowledge across multiple Data Center manufacturers and emerging technologiesRequirementsExperience in a customer-facing Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer or Pre-Sales Engineering roleBroad experience across enterprise Data Center infrastructure with particular strength around storage and data protectionStrong experience with technologies from Dell EMC, Rubrik, Cohesity, Pure Storage, NetApp, or similar manufacturersExperience across additional areas including compute, virtualization, HCI, backup/recovery and hybrid cloud infrastructureAbility to lead technical discovery and translate customer requirements into complete solution designsStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical teams and business stakeholdersPrevious experience within a VAR, MSP, Systems Integrator or technology manufacturer environment preferredBased in the NYC Metro / Tri-State area with the ability to travel regionally for customer meetings as neededWhy Join?$200K–$260K+ total compensationRemote position with regional customer travelMedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO and paid holidaysCompany-paid life and disability insuranceProfessional development and certification supportBroad technology portfolio with access to leading Data Center manufacturersExperienced technical, sales and leadership teams with a collaborative, customer-focused cultureIf you're an experienced Data Center Solutions Architect looking for an opportunity to work across a broad technology portfolio while staying close to customers and having a direct impact on solution strategy, apply today or reach out directly to View email address on click.appcast.io for more details.