45Drives Solution Architect

45Drives; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Medical & dental

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Team events

On-site in Wilmington

Job summary

45Drives in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Solution Architect to help enterprise customers solve complex infrastructure and storage challenges. You will work directly with customers to understand their technical needs, design practical solutions, and explain how our technology solves their problems, while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and R&D throughout the journey.

This role suits someone who enjoys enterprise infrastructure, storage, solution design, problem-solving, and direct customer

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in data storage, systems architecture, virtualization, or related technologies.
• Experience designing or supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Experience analyzing complex technical environments and recommending solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Wilmington, NC.
• Ability to participate in occasional evening calls and weekend support when required.
• Customer-focused mindset and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to understand their business and technical requirements.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and identify customer challenges.
• Design enterprise storage and infrastructure solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and product demonstrations.
• Develop solution architectures, technical scopes, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Sales throughout the customer journey.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D and share customer feedback and market insights.
• Support implementation planning and provide technical guidance.
• Help customers understand open-source technologies and modern infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Storage systems

Enterprise infrastructure

Technical documentation

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Ceph

Proxmox

ZFS

Job description

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Level: Intermediate
• Compensation: $71,120–$134,250 USD total annual compensation, including base salary and performance incentives

• Company: 45Drives
• Department: Technical Service
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Level: Intermediate
• Compensation: $71,120–$134,250 USD total annual compensation, including base salary and performance incentives

Occasional evening customer calls and weekend technical support may be required.

About The Role

As a Solution Architect at 45Drives, you'll help enterprise customers solve complex infrastructure and storage challenges. You'll work directly with customers to understand their technical needs, design practical solutions, and explain how our technology can solve their problems. You'll also work closely with our Sales, Engineering, and R&D teams throughout the customer journey.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys enterprise infrastructure, storage, solution design, problem-solving, and working directly with customers.

You don't need to have the title "Solution Architect" on your resume. If you have a strong background in infrastructure, systems, storage, virtualization, or related technologies and can communicate effectively with customers, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Meet with customers to understand their business and technical requirements.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and identify customer challenges.
• Design enterprise storage and infrastructure solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and product demonstrations.
• Develop solution architectures, technical scopes, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Sales throughout the customer journey.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D and share customer feedback and market insights.
• Support implementation planning and provide technical guidance.
• Help customers understand open-source technologies and modern infrastructure solutions.

Required

What You Bring

• Strong technical background in data storage, systems architecture, virtualization, or related technologies.
• Experience designing or supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Experience analyzing complex technical environments and recommending solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Wilmington, NC.
• Ability to participate in occasional evening calls and weekend support when required.
• Customer-focused mindset and strong attention to detail.

Education:

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline is an asset. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Nice to Have

• Experience working directly with enterprise customers in a consultative or pre-sales environment.
• Experience delivering technical presentations, workshops, or product demonstrations.
• Knowledge of open-source technologies such as ZFS, Ceph, Proxmox, or similar platforms.

Why 45Drives?

At 45Drives, we're building a different approach to enterprise data storage.

We use open-source software and commodity hardware to give organizations flexible, transparent storage solutions without traditional vendor lock-in.

You’ll work on challenging technical problems, collaborate with experienced teams, and have the opportunity to make a real impact on both our customers and our products.

Learn More

• 45Drives: https://www.45drives.com
• Protocase: https://www.protocase.com

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: $71,120–$134,250 USD total annual compensation, including base salary and performance incentives.

Training & Growth: Leadership training, skills development opportunities, regular coaching, and opportunities for career growth.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, and group insurance available after two months of full-time employment.

Paid Vacation: Start with two weeks of paid vacation, increasing to three weeks after three years and four weeks after five years.

Wellness Support: Participate in wellness events and enjoy access to a gym membership.

Team & Social Events: Team lunches, seasonal celebrations, and social events as our Wilmington team continues to grow.

Wilmington, NC: Live and work in a coastal city known for its beaches, historic downtown, vibrant culture, and growing technology community.

Full Transparency: We Work a Little Differently Around Here.

At 45Drives, we believe work should be meaningful. We spend a significant part of our lives at work, so we're committed to creating an environment where people enjoy what they do, contribute ideas, and make a real impact.

We value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Everyone is encouraged to challenge ideas, solve problems, and help shape the future of our products, our company, and our customer experience.

If you're looking for a workplace where your technical expertise is valued and your contributions matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn More About How We Work

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Important Details

This is an on-site position in Wilmington, North Carolina.

The regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The role may occasionally require evening customer calls or weekend technical support based on customer needs.