Solutions Architect - Infrastructure

SHI International Corp.

1d • Remote

About The Position

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has grown to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services, assisting over 17,000 organizations worldwide in leveraging technology. The company, recognized as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S., prides itself on fostering continuous professional growth, leadership opportunities, and providing comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits to its 7,000 employees. The Solutions Architect - Infrastructure will play a crucial role in guiding SHI's customers through their data center infrastructure modernization initiatives. This involves the design and deployment of enterprise infrastructure and platforms, delivering upgrade and migration services, and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Additionally, this position includes a mentorship component, where the Solutions Architect will provide technical leadership and guidance to other consultants within the team. This is a remote position, with a home office setup determined by SHI management.

Requirements

• Ability to design, build, and implement infrastructure solutions from delivery through production readiness
• Proven experience defining, designing, building, and maintaining enterprise systems and infrastructure solutions
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Ability to guide and mentor other consultants and architects
• Consultative approach to enterprise infrastructure architecture and delivery
• Passion for technology and continuous learning
• Industry certifications in one or more infrastructure technology platforms, such as: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Or equivalent infrastructure-related certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3–4 years of progressive technical experience with increasing responsibility
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working with infrastructure technologies, including: Blade chassis and server platforms, Hypervisors, Storage systems and storage fabrics, Backup and recovery solutions
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies and software-defined data center concepts
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to support equipment racking and onsite installations
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Perform design and implementation work, including architecture analysis, system migrations, and systems engineering activities
• Design and implement enterprise infrastructure solutions, including: Converged and hyperconverged infrastructure, Storage platforms and SAN environments, Disaster recovery solutions, Server virtualization and day-to-day infrastructure operations, Backup and ransomware resiliency solutions, Virtual networking solutions
• Serve as the technical lead on projects and workshops, overseeing delivery and being accountable for project outcomes
• Collaborate with sales teams to identify, scope, and close professional services opportunities through customer discovery and design sessions
• Deliver configuration, deployment, and upgrade services within customer and partner environments
• Participate in pre-sales and post-sales engagements, including solution design, planning, and technical validation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other architects and consultants
• Stay current with infrastructure industry trends, technologies, and vendor offerings
• Demonstrate long-term, strategic thinking related to infrastructure services and customer engagements

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Financial benefits
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Flexible spending

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees