Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect RoleAs 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 (2) 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/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 (i.e., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate) are a plus.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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.Compensation:Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $145,000 and $160,000. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.Posting Timeline:This role is anticipated to be posted through 9/20/2026.Benefits:Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverageDental insurance through Delta DentalVision insurance through VSPTelemedicine through MDLive for CignaHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plansHealth saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health PlanLife, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the companyVoluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insuranceFirst-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company matchDiscretionary annual bonus and equity incentive planEmployee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount16 days of paid time off (PTO)11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidaysAdditional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave and disability leaveFree parking or a company contribution toward a public transit passAdditional Perks-Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the familyWellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentivesTechnology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend.Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per yearGiving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grantsFinancial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools and services to manage and pay student loan debt quickerPet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happyFamily Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacyEmployee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challengesCounseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care.Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirementsDiscounts : Discounts, cash back offers and perks on thousands of brandsLinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videosGeneral Statements - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Applicant Privacy Notice : CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act