Senior Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Trace3 as a Senior Regional Solutions Architect (SRSA) and become a consultative technology leader for an Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) business unit. You will build strong client relationships, translate business requirements into implementable technology solutions, and drive product and service revenue. Responsibilities include collaborating with sales and account management, communicating value propositions to clients, developing solutions, preparing presentations and demos, and providing post-sales support. The ideal candidate possesses at least 8 years of experience in consultative engineering, a bachelor's degree, and high-level architecture certifications. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a strong understanding of various engineering disciplines and the ability to mentor other engineers. Trace3 offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience with providing consultative engineering services for organizations
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or equivalent level of experience
• An understanding of the environment and challenges of IT operations in the typical corporation
• Strong experience designing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies
• Knowledge and familiarity of various engineering disciplines including Security, Networking, Data Storage, Backup Storage Solutions, Hyperconverged Solutions and Virtualization (VMware)
• Excellent presentation skills; able to comfortably communicate and present in front of C-Level Executives, VPs and Directors
• Strong understanding of how clients use technology to meet business objectives
• Familiarity with the local district markets
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with people from many different disciplines
• Ability to lead and mentor other engineers
• Ability to mix deep technical expertise with simple, everyday language to deliver a story that is memorable, educational and useful
• Must have a firm grasp on the industry and anticipate trends and movements while balancing maturity and timing
• Motivated self-starter who loves to solve challenging problems and feels comfortable working directly with customers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management teams to identify and create winning sales strategies and new client opportunities
• Communicate value proposition to varying technical and non-technical clients, including executive ''C'' level management, VP, and Director levels, and end-users
• Capture and process the customer information to build a robust proposed solution that addresses the business and technical requirements while considering the solution’s efficiency, flexibility, scalability, reliability, and availability
• Develop Bill of Material (BOM)/proposal and provide recommendations using manufacture tools
• Prepare and present external demos and training sessions with specific architecture focuses for clients and partners
• Develop presales collateral and hands-on labs, as needed to drive solutions sales working with HQ teams
• Actively participate in the solutions configuration process with the Inside Sales team and ensure the software/hardware order is accurate and complete
• Provide pipeline tracking for all potential opportunities in customer relationship management (CRM) tool and update according to defined processes established for presales activity
• Recommend new technologies, best practices, and tools that support the growth of the business
• Represent the Business Unit solutions and/or relevant technology solutions within the region assigned
• Provide leadership and mentorship and technical direction for other engineering roles
• Provide post-sales technical support and participate in the deployment of various solutions
• Develop technical scope of Statement of Work (SOW)
• Provide accurate services Level of Effort (LOE) scoping

Preferred Qualifications

Highest level certifications within Architecture area, preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off