Solutions Architect

Sentinel Technologies; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel Technologies is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and deliver on-premise and cloud data center solutions. The role blends hands-on architecture with customer-facing discovery, requirements definition, and BOM creation across vendors.

The position is hybrid onsite/remote for the greater Denver area, requiring travel and a valid driver’s license. Strong analytical, EQ, and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must design solutions spanning multiple manufacturers and technologies.
• Lead discovery sessions to define project scope and requirements.
• Create detailed, technically accurate professional services scopes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SME in multiple technology areas and delivery platforms.
• Diagram and present technology discussions live with customers and peers.
• Lead discovery discussions to define project scope and requirements.
• Present technology briefings to sales and customer audiences.
• Author detailed services scopes of work with caveats and roles.
• Build Bills of Materials for customer projects across diverse vendors.

Skills

SME

Diagramming

Discovery discussions

Technical briefings

Bills of Materials

Analytical skills

Problem solving

EQ

Communication

Can-do attitude

Tools

Cisco

Dell

Nutanix

EMC

Pure Storage

VMware

Microsoft Azure

Veeam

Rubrik

Cohesity

ObjectFirst

ExaGrid

Job description

Sentinel is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team. This role is tailored for candidates with a strong focus on on-premise and cloud data center environments and the ability to design solutions that span multiple products and technologies.

This role is a hybrid onsite/remote position requiring candidates to be local to the greater Denver, CO area.

A Solutions Architect at Sentinel:

• Maintains Subject Matter Expertise in at least 2 (usually more) technology, architecture, or delivery platforms.
• Ability to diagram/white board/sketch technology discussions live and "on the fly" with customers and peers.
• Lead discovery discussions with customers to define project scope.
• Able to present technology briefings to both sales and customer audiences focusing discussion on specific needs of different groups.
• Author detailed, technically accurate professional services scopes of work.
• Scopes include customer requirements, project caveats, customer and VAR roles and responsibilities.
• Assist sales team with demand generation, opportunity qualification, and completion of sales cycle.
• Build solution and technology accurate Bills of Materials for customer projects across diverse manufacturer or technology areas, including ongoing service and support SKUs.
• Previous experience in a technology focused field such as presales or operations, preferred
• IT Certifications such as VCP, NCP, Pure Certified FlashArray Storage Professional, VMCE, or equivalent, preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to the ability to develop social bonds and build EQ
• Demonstrated experience designing and architecting premise/cloud data center solutions from multiple manufacturers. Cisco, Dell, Nutanix, EMC, Pure, VMware, Microsoft, Azure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing and architecting backup solutions from multiple manufacturers. Veeam, Rubrik, Cohesity, Object First,Exagrid preferred.
• Create designs for customer projects resulting from these discussions.
• Able to compare/contrast offerings between multiple manufacturers.
• Experience scoping professional services for project delivery.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a "can-do" attitude

We focus on candidates that display our "ACE" factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation:

$110,000-$210,000 annually

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• 529
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability
• Medical and Child/Elder Care
• Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Family Planning Benefits
• Financial Education
• Identity Theft Protection and Assistance
• Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Two weeks’ vacation
• additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick
• certification and hands‑on training
• and employee discount for product services and entertainment.