Data Center Solutions Architect Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Data Center Solutions Architect to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to delivery framework/design;
- Develop strong relationships with clients as a trusted technical advisor;
- Lead alpha/beta testing and field trials;
- Create high-level solution designs/architectures;
- Discover/identify potential new opportunities (wider and deeper);
- Work closely with the Account Team to train them and align on client opportunities;
- Provide technical expertise in client engagements;
- Provide technical oversight on solution configuration, design, proposal, and deployment;
- Develop rapport and strong positive relationships with various individuals within the clients, manufacturers, industry peers, and internal resources;
- Create and deliver enticing proof-of-concepts/presentations/proposals;
- Conduct effective client meetings and gather/document/influence requirements;
- Effectively deliver training/knowledge sharing/transfer with both technical and non-technical audiences comprised of internal or external staff;
- Continually learn the newest technologies;
- Contribute to team’s ability to meet quota targets (revenue, profit);
- Translate business/technical requirements into actionable scope of work items.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work is required. A master’s degree is a plus;
- Self-motivation but can work well independently and as part of a team;
- Experience to meet the role responsibilities (usually 5-plus years of experience);
- Strong understanding of business drivers;
- Experience translating business requirements to technical requirements;
- Strong communication skills;
- Competency in other solution sets: wireless, security, collaboration, and data center;
- Experience with competitive positioning;
- Experience with VAR, consulting, or other equivalent;
- Experience as sales engineer;
- Technical expertise in required technology (Collaboration, Wireless, Enterprise Networking, Security, Data Center, etc.);
- Excellent client management/resolution and problem solving skills;
- Experience with design/network architecture;
- Experience with statement of work (SOW)/bill of materials (BOM) creation, scoping/pricing services.