Senior Global GSI Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 178,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Storage’s Everpure division seeks a senior GSI Global Solution Architect to lead cross-functional efforts with end-user sales, pre-sales, and product teams. You’ll define strategic technical direction, craft end-to-end solutions, and translate business needs into technology roadmaps across manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods.

You’ll build trusted advisor relationships with clients and partners, champion innovation, stay current on industry trends, and help drive growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8-10+ years of technical leadership expertise.
• Experience working in or with GSI companies.
• Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, and graphical) with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong technical foundation with expertise in storage, compute, database, networking, virtualization, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, Big Data).

Responsibilities

• Develop Everpure’s GSI technical strategy and priorities.
• Contribute to the GSI business strategy to grow Everpure revenue and enhance partner outcomes.
• Define end-to-end solutions that align with business growth strategies, leveraging IT and industry-specific best practices.
• Articulate the business value and benefits of proposed solutions. Facilitate their adoption by contributing to change programs and proactively identifying misalignments with the evolving solution strategy.
• Identify and drive strategic growth opportunities within existing GSI accounts and untapped 'white space' Everpure accounts.
• Boost partner engagement by promoting Everpure’s value propositions and partner program benefits.
• Work cross functionally with Everpure’s line-of-business and product teams to improve relevant product features, integrations, and solutions.
• Build credibility as a trusted advisor and cultivate long-term relationships with both existing and prospective stakeholders / clients.
• Stay current on industry and technology trends relevant to partner and customer vertical markets, including competitive intelligence, key leaders and market disruptors.
• Partner with sales teams to develop winning proposals, navigating dynamic and highly competitive market environments.
• Become a trusted and collaborative conduit between sales, engineering, and product management
• Identify key trends and map customer challenges/needs to Everpure’s technology strategy
• Inspire stakeholders by championing Everpure's long-term vision and demonstrating how our solutions drive successful transformations and improved business outcomes.
• Help preserve and cultivate our technical culture to attract and retain top-tier talent.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other employees
• Contribute to marketing activities (roadshows, events and webinars, social media content)

Skills

Storage expertise

Compute expertise

Networking

Virtualization

AI/ML

Big Data

Communication skills

Executive presence

GSI experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Pure Storage’s Everpure division seeks a senior GSI Global Solution Architect to lead cross-functional efforts with end-user sales, pre-sales, and product teams. You’ll define strategic technical direction, craft end-to-end solutions, and translate business needs into technology roadmaps across manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods.

You’ll build trusted advisor relationships with clients and partners, champion innovation, stay current on industry trends, and help drive growth in a