Solution Architect, AI

Presidio, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio is seeking a Solution Architect for the Solutions Engineering Group to design end-to-end AI solutions that meet customer business outcomes. You will translate requirements into well-architected designs and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product, and partners to validate feasibility and drive adoption.

In this role you will develop architectures, proposals, and demonstrations that win business and accelerate customer outcomes, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in solution architecture, technical pre-sales, or related roles, preferably in AI/ML or cloud technologies.
• Hands-on experience designing AI/ML solutions and architectures for enterprise customers.
• Familiarity with cloud hyperscaler platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML service portfolios.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solution architectures that address customer business outcomes and align with Presidio capabilities.
• Partner with Field Sales to support customer engagements, technical discovery, and proposal development.
• Develop solution diagrams, technical write-ups, and architectural decision records to support sales motions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to validate technical feasibility and inform roadmap priorities.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, whiteboarding workshops, and architectural reviews with customers and partners.
• Support RFP/RFI responses with technically accurate, compelling content.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Focus

Collaboration and Teamwork

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Ambiguity Handling

Self-directed Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

TOGAF

Job description

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future

At Presidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses - and their internal customers - to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role

The Solution Architect for Solutions Engineering Group (SEG) is responsible for designing and articulating end-to-end AI solutions that address customer business outcomes within Presidio's AI Solutions portfolio. This role translates customer requirements into well-architected solutions, partners with sales and engineering to validate technical feasibility, and serves as a trusted technical advisor throughout the solution lifecycle.

The Solution Architect works closely with Field Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and partner teams to develop solution architectures, technical proposals, and demonstration plans that win business and accelerate customer adoption. This role ensures Presidio's AI solutions are positioned credibly, scoped accurately, and delivered with a clear technical vision that aligns customer needs with Presidio capabilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solution architectures that address customer business outcomes and align with Presidio capabilities.
• Partner with Field Sales to support customer engagements, technical discovery, and proposal development.
• Develop solution diagrams, technical write-ups, and architectural decision records to support sales motions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to validate technical feasibility and inform roadmap priorities.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, whiteboarding workshops, and architectural reviews with customers and partners.
• Support RFP/RFI responses with technically accurate, compelling content.
• Build and maintain reference architectures, solution patterns, and best-practice documentation.
• Stay current on AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms, and industry trends to inform solution strategy.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and solution architects across SEG.
• Contribute to internal communities of practice and knowledge-sharing forums.

Technology/Area of Specialization

• Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and frameworks including model training, inference, and MLOps patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML service portfolios.
• Familiarity with data platforms, integration patterns, and modern application architectures.
• Familiarity with solution architecture methodologies including TOGAF and modern architectural patterns.

Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate business requirements into technical architectures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across Sales, Engineering, Product, and customer teams.
• Customer-centric thinking with a focus on outcomes and value realization.
• Self-directed learning orientation; stays current on emerging AI/ML technologies and industry trends.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in solution architecture, technical pre-sales, or related roles, preferably in AI/ML or cloud technologies.
• Hands-on experience designing AI/ML solutions and architectures for enterprise customers.
• Familiarity with cloud hyperscaler platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML service portfolios.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• Technical Expertise
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Strategic Thinking

Your future at Presidio

Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers - thinkers, builders, and collaborators - who push the boundaries of what's possible. With our expertise AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let's redefine what's next-together.

About Presidio

Presidiois committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities. We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio. Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.

At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio's expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, and enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information visit

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Presidio has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to have a workforce that includes the community we serve.

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