MDC/Platform Architect (Remote)

Myriad360

4d•$200,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

The MDC/Platform Architect designs scalable infrastructure solutions spanning data centers, virtualization, cloud, and networking. The role works with clients and cross-functional teams to understand business needs, assess environments, and present tailored infrastructure recommendations. It develops architectures, diagrams, proposals, and statements of work, and supports sales teams with technical guidance, bills of materials, RFP responses, proof-of-concept/proof-of-value development, and solution demonstrations. The architect provides cross-technology guidance, stays current on emerging technologies, security requirements, optimization, and automation, and aims to deliver reliable solutions and strong client experiences. The position must be based in the United States. The role also requires completing ongoing security awareness training, complying with company policies, identifying and escalating security risks to an appropriate Executive Leadership Team member, and contributing to remediation efforts. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, data center operations, or network architecture.
Proven expertise with network and data center technologies from leading manufacturers, including Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell, HPE, VMware, and Pure.
Strong skills engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders to design and present tailored solutions.
Expertise with automation tools such as Ansible.
Familiarity with infrastructure management tools, such as VMs, OOB management, and VPN.
Excellent time management, communication, and technical documentation skills.
Commitment to completing ongoing security awareness training and adhering to company policies.
Must be based in the United States.

Responsibilities

Develop scalable, detailed architectures focused on data center design, virtualization, cloud, and advanced networking technologies.
Create comprehensive client proposals, architectural diagrams, and statements of work.
Ensure solutions align with industry standards and compliance requirements.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business objectives and IT standards.
Lead client discovery sessions, assess client environments, and present tailored, value-driven infrastructure solutions.
Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.
Support sales teams with technical expertise for proposals, bills of materials, and RFP responses.
Assist with internal sales enablement, including POC/POV development and solution demonstrations.
Provide cross-technology guidance to support holistic, optimized designs.
Stay current on emerging technologies, with an emphasis on optimization and automation.
Deliver innovative and reliable solutions and exceptional client experiences.
Complete ongoing security awareness training and comply with company policies.
Identify and escalate security risks to the appropriate Executive Leadership Team member and contribute to remediation efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.