Solution Architect

Lightedge; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role combines technical architecture, customer engagement, and strategic solution design across enterprise hosting, hybrid cloud, storage, backup, and disaster recovery environments. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Solutions Architecture or related consulting.
• Deep expertise in IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments.
• Experience with hybrid cloud, hosting, backup and DR.
• Strong communication and ability to present to executives.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect IBM Power Systems and IBM i solutions for enterprise and mid‑market customers
• Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery initiatives
• Develop hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating colocation, managed services, cloud, and on‑prem platforms
• Serve as the technical lead during customer discovery sessions, solution presentations, and architectural reviews
• Collaborate with Sales teams to align technical strategy with customer business requirements
• Create solution documentation, diagrams, scopes, and technical recommendations
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and operational alignment
• Provide technical mentorship and contribute to architectural standards and best practices

Skills

IBM Power Systems

IBM i (AS/400)

PowerVM

PowerVS

Hybrid cloud

Executive stakeholder communication

Solution architecture

Tools

VMware

AWS

Azure

Colocation / Managed hosting

Job description

LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.

If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting‑edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.

Position

Solutions Architect with deep expertise in IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments to help customers modernize, optimize, and scale critical infrastructure platforms. This role combines technical architecture, customer engagement, and strategic solution design across enterprise hosting, hybrid cloud, storage, backup, and disaster recovery environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect IBM Power Systems and IBM i solutions for enterprise and mid‑market customers
• Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery initiatives
• Develop hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating colocation, managed services, cloud, and on‑prem platforms
• Serve as the technical lead during customer discovery sessions, solution presentations, and architectural reviews
• Collaborate with Sales teams to align technical strategy with customer business requirements
• Create solution documentation, diagrams, scopes, and technical recommendations
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and operational alignment
• Provide technical mentorship and contribute to architectural standards and best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical consulting roles
• Strong expertise with IBM Power Systems, IBM i (AS/400), PowerVM, and IBM PowerVS
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and high‑availability solutions
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, hosting, and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience presenting technical solutions directly to customers and executive stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts

Technical Skills

• x86 server infrastructure design and administration
• VMware virtualization platforms
• Public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with managed hosting or colocation environments
• Familiarity with enterprise networking and security concepts

LightEdge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.