Remote Enterprise Architect

Summary

Join ThinkOn as an Enterprise Architect to design and improve service infrastructure, lead a team of internal and external resources, and be recognized as an expert in ThinkOn products, services, and practices.

Requirements

• Technical Knowledge: Strong VMware knowledge (Kubernetes/Container knowledge is an asset), strong infrastructure knowledge (network, storage, and compute), strong data protection and archiving solutions knowledge, object storage knowledge, disaster recovery and replication concepts and solution knowledge
• Have sound understanding of IT Infrastructure, cloud, and cloud-based technologies and applications
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively communicate with all parties involved in the conversations and project handoff conversations
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to lead POCs and work with other ThinkOn teams for resources
• Ability to lead vendor related conversations for roadmap and features
• Strong Architecture Design skills to help develop solutions to scale for cloud services providers

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert for all ThinkOn Infrastructure and services in conversations with Engineering and Product
• Review new technology and build out POC plans for execution
• Act as the technical leader to provide guidance and planning for Engineer and Operations teams to roll out new/existing services
• Act as the technical bridge between the product team, vendors, and ThinkOn Engineering team to ensure complex solutions are clearly defined, quoted, and can be implemented
• Have a comprehensive grasp of cloud-centric technologies and the ability to understand and carry end conversations regarding requirements and specifications
• Be responsible for designing and architecting solutions for end subscribers primarily using ThinkOn’s product portfolio
• Drive positive revenue growth by helping the product team configure business winning solutions
• Support an exceptional vendor experience based on timely technical knowledge and support to our team
• Build relationships with vendor technical teams
• Own Infrastructure technical backlog at ThinkOn and provide guidance and solutions for improvement
• Provide support to Product on new and existing projects
• Work with the Project Management Office to hand over new project design requirements and documentation for new projects
• Help create and deliver Operation and Engineering presentations and training seminars
• Provide technical expertise to ThinkOn events as required
• Build out vendor relationships with key technical folks to ensure weekly/bi-weekly cadence reviews
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and operational efficiency
• Responsible to help build out and manage a growing Architecture team

Benefits

• A remote-first culture
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible time-off for vacation; 5 personal days/year
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
• A $1,000* Wellness & Learning allowance*
• Eligible to join the ThinkOn Group Retirement Savings Plan*
• Referral Bonuses for successful hires*