Solutions Architect: Cloud, Infra & Vendor Strategy

Smile IT; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Monthly BBQs

Game nights

Team building events

Run Club

Job summary

Smile IT in Tingalpa, Brisbane, seeks a Solutions Architect to design and oversee scalable, secure technology solutions for clients, on a full-time basis. You will build strategic relationships with vendors and help keep Smile IT at the forefront of emerging tech.

The role involves advising on infrastructure, cloud, applications, hardware and licensing, providing pre-sales support, and maintaining standards and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of cloud platforms, networking and enterprise systems.
• Experience in hardware procurement, vendor management and quoting tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with an understanding of technical compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design fit-for-purpose technology solutions based on client environments, business requirements and future needs.
• Develop and recommend solutions across infrastructure, cloud, applications, hardware, software and licensing.
• Provide technical advice and pre-sales support to clients, clearly communicating solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepare hardware and software recommendations and quotes, working with vendors and distributors to achieve competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Maintain technology standards, documentation and compliance with Smile IT policies and applicable ISO standards.
• Provide technical escalation support while supporting broader team projects and priorities as required.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Networking

Enterprise systems

Hardware procurement

Vendor management

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Quoting tools

Job description

Smile IT in Tingalpa, Brisbane, seeks a Solutions Architect to design and oversee scalable, secure technology solutions for clients, on a full-time basis. You will build strategic relationships with vendors and help keep Smile IT at the forefront of emerging tech.

The role involves advising on infrastructure, cloud, applications, hardware and licensing, providing pre-sales support, and maintaining standards and ISO compliance.