IT Solutions Architect

Golden Star Technology Inc (GST); Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST) is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to join our team in Cerritos, CA. The role focuses on pre-sales to identify and shape client opportunities, translating business needs into technology architectures.

You will collaborate with sales, customers, and vendors to design and present enterprise IT solutions across compute, storage, networking, cloud, and data center domains. Strong communication and certification pursuits are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and data center solutions.
• Experience creating technical proposals, quotes, SOWs, and solution documentation.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies (HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, Aruba).
• Relevant industry certifications preferred (CCNA, VCP, MCSE, PMP, CCSP).
• Ability to conduct technical discovery sessions and develop customer-focused solution architectures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to identify and close client opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings and technical discovery sessions.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements to develop tailored IT solutions.
• Design enterprise infrastructure solutions across compute, storage, networking, cloud, and data center technologies.
• Develop technical proposals, SOWs, and supporting documentation.
• Present technology strategies, roadmaps, and business recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Translate technical solutions into business value for decision-makers and executives.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to create competitive solutions.
• Maintain expertise in emerging technologies and obtain required vendor certifications.
• Support technical evaluations, solution demonstrations, and PoCs.
• Perform other related pre-sales, technical, and customer-facing responsibilities.

Skills

Pre-sales

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

HPE

Dell

Lenovo

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft

Aruba

Job description

IT Solutions Architect

Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST) is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to join our team in Cerritos, CA.

Location: Cerritos, CA

Cerritos, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sales teams to identify, develop, and close client opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and technical discovery sessions.
• Gather and analyze customer business and technical requirements to develop tailored IT solutions.
• Design and recommend enterprise infrastructure solutions, including compute, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud, and data center technologies.
• Develop technical proposals, solution architectures, scopes of work (SOWs), and supporting documentation.
• Present technology strategies, roadmaps, industry trends, and business recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Translate technical solutions into business value and clearly communicate benefits to decision-makers and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to create competitive and innovative solutions.
• Maintain expertise in emerging technologies and obtain required vendor certifications.
• Support technical evaluations, solution demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Perform other related pre-sales, technical, and customer-facing responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and data center solutions.
• Experience creating technical proposals, quotes, Statements of Work (SOWs), and solution documentation.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies, including HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, Aruba, or similar platforms.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred (e.g., CCNA, VCP, MCSE, PMP, CCSP, or equivalent).
• Ability to conduct technical discovery sessions and develop customer-focused solution architectures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacationAdditional company perks

About GST

Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST), headquartered in Cerritos, California, has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of LA's Best Places to Work for seven consecutive years. As a leading provider of IT and audiovisual (AV) solutions and services, GST serves small and mid-sized businesses, enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions nationwide.

Since its founding in 1985, GST has built a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer commitment. The company's continued growth is driven by its ability to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading technology solutions, customized configurations, and exceptional customer service. Through strategic partnerships with top manufacturers and visionary technology providers, GST empowers organizations to achieve their business objectives with confidence and efficiency.

For more information, please visit www.gstinc.com