Solutions Architect

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Description Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences. At CoreSite not only are we committed to excellence, but we also build connections, own it, do the right thing, have fun, and win as a team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success. Solutions Architect Role As a member of the Sales Executive team, the Solutions Architect serves as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer lifecycle. The role is responsible for designing and positioning data center interconnect, internet, and multi‑cloud solutions that align with customer business objectives while driving adoption and revenue growth for CoreSite's network fabric services. Through ongoing customer engagement, the Solutions Architect helps ensure successful implementation, adoption, optimization, and expansion of CoreSite network solutions. Duties Partner with CoreSite’s sales teams to gather and understand customer requirements, identify emerging business needs, and effectively position network fabric services to drive revenue growth, increase product adoption, and uncover incremental network services opportunities. Assist in the development of solution proposals by creating technical diagrams, architecting CoreSite solutions that address customer challenges, and crafting customer‑specific value propositions that demonstrate cost optimization, scalability, flexibility, performance, and resiliency benefits. Provide technical leadership during solution deployment, onboarding, and operational adoption, ensuring successful integration of CoreSite's data center interconnect, internet, and network fabric services. Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer lifecycle, providing proactive guidance from solution discovery through implementation, adoption, optimization, and expansion to maximize customer success and satisfaction. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to analyze evolving customer requirements, feedback, and market trends, ensuring CoreSite’s solutions remain competitive and integrate with our customer value proposition. Influence product strategy, roadmap development, and customer value propositions through data‑driven insights. Represent CoreSite at technical forums and industry events to promote thought leadership, increase awareness, enhance brand recognition, and communicate the business and technical value of CoreSite network services. Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and core values. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that includes at least two onsite days per week in the downtown Denver office, currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays for in‑person collaboration. Flexibility to travel up to 20%, with the potential for increased travel, spontaneous travel, or in‑office presence as business needs evolve. Strong understanding of IP and Layer 2 networking, including peering and carrier‑neutral interconnection architectures. Familiarity with major cloud providers’ well‑architected frameworks and best practices for designing scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. Demonstrated success implementing hybrid cloud solutions, such as AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, Oracle FastConnect, and Google Cloud Interconnect. Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across sales, engineering, and product teams, as well as with external customers and partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly translate technical concepts for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Confident presentation and public speaking abilities, with experience delivering solutions to customers, executives, or industry groups. Customer‑centric mindset with a proactive approach to identifying customer needs and aligning technical solutions that deliver business value. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and attention to detail in solution planning and execution. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred. 5–7 years of data center networking, cloud interconnect, or related carrier/network services experience, including work in colocation environments, carrier hotels, or cloud on‑ramp facilities. Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate) are a plus. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the job’s duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel is required. Benefits First‑day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage Dental insurance through Delta Dental Vision insurance through VSP Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans Health savings account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan Life, AD&D, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance fully paid by the company Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance First‑day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave and disability leave Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass Additional Perks Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend Educational Reimbursement Program: Work‑related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker Pet Insurance Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care. 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