IBM Power & Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architect

Lightedge; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LightEdge Solutions in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Solutions Architect with deep expertise in IBM Power Systems and IBM i to help customers modernize, optimize, and scale critical infrastructure platforms.

You will lead architectural engagements, design resilient Power-based solutions, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Solutions Architecture or related technical consulting.
• Expertise with IBM Power Systems, IBM i, PowerVM and PowerVS.
• Experience designing storage, backup, disaster recovery and high-availability solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect IBM Power Systems and IBM i solutions for enterprise customers.
• Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, backup/recovery, and DR initiatives.
• Develop hybrid infrastructure solutions spanning colocation, cloud, and on-prem.
• Serve as technical lead during discovery sessions, solution presentations, and reviews.
• Collaborate with Sales to align technical strategy with business needs.
• Create solution diagrams, scopes, and recommendations.
• Work with Engineering, Product and Delivery to ensure feasibility and alignment.
• Provide technical mentorship and contribute to standards.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

IBM Power Systems

IBM i (AS/400)

PowerVM

PowerVS

Backup/DR

Client engagement

Tools

VMware

AWS

Azure

Job description

LightEdge Solutions in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Solutions Architect with deep expertise in IBM Power Systems and IBM i to help customers modernize, optimize, and scale critical infrastructure platforms.

You will lead architectural engagements, design resilient Power-based solutions, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure alignment with business goals.