Solutions Architect - SDDC

shi; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Health & wellness benefits

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

SHI International Corp. is seeking a Solutions Architect - SDDC to assist customers in post-sales data center automation initiatives, focusing on VMware VCF deployments and private cloud integration. The role includes hands-on design, migration services, and mentoring of other consultants.

This remote position offers the flexibility of a home office setup and requires leadership in both pre-sales and post-sales capacity to drive successful outcomes for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and oversee complex IT projects to completion.
• Experience with VMware VCF, Aria Automation, NSX, vSAN and storage solutions.
• Proficiency in automation and IaC tools such as SaltStack, Terraform or Ansible.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement VMware VCF across Brownfield and Greenfield deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and consultants.
• Collaborate with sales and presales to scope and deliver professional services.
• Stay current with industry trends to inform offerings.

Job description

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The Solutions Architect - SDDC will assist SHI's customers in the post-sales implementation of data center infrastructure automation initiatives (Software-Defined Data Center) as clients move towards modern data center solutions and private clouds. This delivery role involves low-level design and the hands-on deployment of enterprise infrastructure and platforms, providing upgrade and migration services, and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Additionally, the Solutions Architect - SDDC serves as a mentor to other consultants within the team

This position is a remote position with Home Office setup as determined by SHI management.

Role Description

Performs low-level design and implementation work that may include architecture analysis and design, system migration, and systems engineering

Responsible for the design and implementation of:

• VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) version 9.x , both Brownfield and Greenfield
• VMware VCF (Aria) Automation
• VMware VCF Operations
• Automation and IaC technologies such as SaltStack , Terraform, or Ansible
• Proficiency in PowerShell, PowerCLI , and Javascript
• Server virtualization & operations
• vSAN, Storage, & SAN
• Disaster recovery
• VMware NSX and general virtual networking
• Backup & ransomware resiliency solutions
• Hyperconverged solutions

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert on projects and workshops, overseeing the work of others and being accountable for the outcome of the project
• Collaborate with sales and presales teams in identifying and closing professional services opportunities through customer discovery and scoping meetings
• Configuration and upgrade services within our customers' environments
• Serve as a mentor and provide guidance to other architects and consultants within the team
• Participate in pre-sales conversations, design, planning of services engagements
• Stay up to date and on top of top industry trends and offerings
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity to support successful understanding, evaluation and adoption of offerings
• Demonstrate long-term thinking as it relates to our Infrastructure practice and customer engagements

Behaviors and Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.
• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.
• Adaptability: Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.
• Leadership: Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision-making processes, and drive team performance.
• Teamwork: Can build and lead multiple teams, fostering a cooperative environment and ensuring effective communication between team members.
• Self-Motivation: Can take ownership of complex personal or professional initiatives, collaborate with others when necessary, and drive results through self-motivation.

Skill Level Requirements

• Proficiency in overseeing and directing projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied - Expert
• Ability to systematically identify , document, and manage the technical needs and specifications of a project by engaging with stakeholders and analyzing business objectives to ensure successful project outcomes - Expert
• Ability to define, design, build, and maintain robust systems and solutions by leveraging systems and infrastructure effectively - Advanced
• Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions - Advanced
• Ability to understand and manage various infrastructure components (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisors, storage, monitoring, security) and use orchestration tools to develop comprehensive technical solutions - Advanced
• Ability to develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and drive revenue growth throug