Cloud Pre-Sales Architect

ZipRecruiter; North Sioux City (SD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks a Cloud Pre-Sales Architect to design and implement cloud solutions using AWS, GCP, Azure, and Oracle. The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years' experience in the cloud domain and have strong communication skills to discuss solutions with clients. This remote position allows you to contribute to cloud sales growth while working with major public cloud vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in public cloud domain.
• Experience with IT administration is preferred.
• Professional cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cloud solutions.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding solutions.
• Maintain detailed sales records in Salesforce.

Skills

Proficiency in AWS

Proficiency in Azure

Proficiency in GCP

Proficiency in Oracle cloud offerings

Effective communication

Strong analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in business or marketing

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Title: Cloud Pre-Sales Architect

Reports To: VP of Engineering

Location: Remote

Job Description: At Sterling, cloud computing allows us to modernize and consolidate IT infrastructure, automate workloads, and pursue next-generation innovation. To continue this transformation, we’re seeking an experienced cloud pre-sales architect with expertise in implementing various cloud projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of cloud technologies, platforms, and applications, and the ability to customize solutions to enhance our security and efficiency. Extensive knowledge of cloud architecture and solutioning, along with industry expertise, is essential to keep Sterling at the forefront of technology. The cloud architect will impact the efficiency of cloud sales and contribute to our cloud business growth.

Required Technical Skills: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle cloud offerings, with the ability to provide architectural design and guidance. Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems is preferred. General proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Required Education/Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of experience in the public cloud domain, with prior IT administration experience preferred. Understanding of pre-sales roles in the cloud space is a plus. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary education in business, marketing, or related fields is desirable.

Requirements:

• Professional cloud certifications are preferred.
• Effective communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mentality.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and achieve goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate solutions to customers.
• Capability to draft and present architectures and respond to customer requests effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced sales environment.
• Friendly, patient, and customer-service-oriented attitude.
• Accurate documentation of customer information and sales activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of IT products, especially software products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement cloud solutions with major public cloud vendors.
• Confidently discuss IaC, DevOps, AI, and FinOps at an executive level.
• Continuously learn and understand new cloud technologies to improve solutions.
• Communicate regularly with teams to identify opportunities and issues, and document requirements and decisions.
• Assess the five pillars of the well-architected framework.
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email regarding solutions.
• Coordinate with distributors, manufacturers, partners, and resellers for pricing and product information.
• Maintain detailed sales records in Salesforce.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior account managers or the VP of Engineering.

Sterling Computers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military status, or other protected characteristics under law.