Solutions Architect

Expedient; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks PTO

Birthday off

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

401(k) with match

Job summary

Expedient is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect in Dallas, TX to design and develop technical solutions for clients. This role works directly with clients and the Expedient sales teams to deliver impactful technology solutions and business value.

The position requires strong understanding of solution design, business value, and industry perspective. You will be the subject-matter expert for sales and clients on Expedient’s technology offerings and services.

Qualifications

• Explain complex concepts to a wide audience, up to C-level executives.
• Experience with virtualization design and administration (VMware).
• Familiarity with hyperscale cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Certification or degree in technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate, develop, and present solutions supporting business outcomes.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with client technologists and executives.
• Collaborate with Expedient teams to create new client solutions.
• Attend client meetings, events, and trade shows.
• Continuously self-improve in industry knowledge.

Skills

Solution architecture

Client engagement

Executive communication

VMware virtualization

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Networking concepts

Disaster recovery planning

Backup strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware

vCloud Director

NSX

vSAN

Windows

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Citrix

Nutanix

Zerto

Job description

Expedient hasan immediate need for a Solutions Architect (SA) in Dallas / Fortworth, TX to design and develop technical solutions forour clients.This position works directly with clients as well as the Expedient sales teams and requires a strong understanding of solution design, business, and the financial benefits of technology. The Solutions Architect will provide deep industry perspective and expert-level knowledge to design solutions forour clients.This is THE subject-matter expertfor our sales teamsand for our clients on the technology that Expedient provides and maintains.

What You'll Do:

• Client engagement to educate, develop, and present solutions that support desired business outcomes
• Develop trusted-advisor status with client technologists and executive team members
• Collaboration with internal Expedient teams to educate and develop new solutions for our clients
• Continuous industry self-improvement and development
• Attend in-person and remote client meetings, marketing events, and trade shows

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of individuals, up to C-level executives, with varying technical skills
• Experience with VMware virtualization with a focus on administration and design
• Experience with vCloud Director, NSX, and vSAN a plus
• Demonstrated experience in solution architecture and/or sales engineering
• Familiarity or experience with hyperscale platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience and certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX, VCDX, AWS Solutions Architect, etc. OR a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• Familiarity or experience with any of the following technologies – Windows, Linux, Palo Alto, Nutanix, Zerto, VMware Horizon, Citrix, Cohesity, and Commvault
• Familiarity with Cloud Native technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic)
• Understanding of switching, routing, firewalling, and load balancing
• Knowledge of storage technologies including concepts such as RAID and Erasure Coding
• Understanding of network security concepts
• Familiarity with backup strategies and related backup technology
• Experience with disaster recovery technologies and disaster recovery testing and planning
• An understanding of database technologies

Annual salary is directly commensurate with your professional experience and technical skills. The estimated salary is $130,000 to $150,000 plus applicable variable compensation and commissions.

WORKING FOR EXPEDIENT

We prioritize ongoing education and continuous innovation to remain at the forefront of the information technology landscape. Our commitment to learning is reflected in our comprehensive employee training and tuition reimbursement programs, which are driven by our employees and funded by Expedient 100%.

For our full-time employees we offer an exceptional benefits package including three weeks of paid time off annually that increases with tenure plus your birthday off and a health holiday to be used for preventive care. We offer parental leave, top-tier medical, dental, and vision, disability and life insurance, at an affordable rate, wellness engagement opportunities, and a 401(k) with a generous match.

We also recognize the importance of a comfortable and convenient work environment. We offer a hybrid work model for many roles, paid parking and other perks.

Expedient is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and equitable consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.