Solutions Architect

Expedient • Dallas / Fortworth, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Expedient has an immediate need for a Solutions Architect (SA) in Dallas / Fortworth, TX to design and develop technical solutions for our clients. This position works directly with clients as well as the Expedient sales teams and requires a strong understanding of solution design, business, and the financial benefits of technology. The Solutions Architect will provide deep industry perspective and expert-level knowledge to design solutions for our clients. This is THE subject-matter expert for our sales teams and for our clients on the technology that Expedient provides and maintains.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of individuals, up to C-level executives, with varying technical skills
• Experience with VMware virtualization with a focus on administration and design
• Demonstrated experience in solution architecture and/or sales engineering
• Familiarity or experience with hyperscale platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience and certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX, VCDX, AWS Solutions Architect, etc. OR a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• Familiarity or experience with any of the following technologies – Windows, Linux, Palo Alto, Nutanix, Zerto, VMware Horizon, Citrix, Cohesity, and Commvault
• Familiarity with Cloud Native technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic)
• Understanding of switching, routing, firewalling, and load balancing
• Knowledge of storage technologies including concepts such as RAID and Erasure Coding
• Understanding of network security concepts
• Familiarity with backup strategies and related backup technology
• Experience with disaster recovery technologies and disaster recovery testing and planning

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vCloud Director, NSX, and vSAN a plus

Responsibilities

• Client engagement to educate, develop, and present solutions that support desired business outcomes
• Develop trusted-advisor status with client technologists and executive team members
• Collaboration with internal Expedient teams to educate and develop new solutions for our clients
• Continuous industry self-improvement and development
• Attend in-person and remote client meetings, marketing events, and trade shows

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee training
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Three weeks of paid time off annually that increases with tenure
• Your birthday off
• A health holiday to be used for preventive care
• Parental leave
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision
• Disability and life insurance
• Wellness engagement opportunities
• 401(k) with a generous match
• Hybrid work model
• Paid parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree