Senior Solutions Architect
Calian
For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools, and companies that make the world better every day.
Hybrid, USA
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified Senior Solutions Architect to meet with customers to provide pre-sales analysis, design, recommendations, and justification for customized solutions within the customer’s environment.
Responsibilities
- Work with Account Executives to develop customer relationships and high-level solutions to assist in the sales process
- Define and design technology solutions to assist the customer in meeting their business objectives
- Create and deliver customer-facing presentations
- Ability to meet customer goals and objectives for the project within budget and on time
- Work closely with the Account Executives, manufacturer partners, and the customer to ensure a smooth transition from design to implementation and support
- Provide detailed design documentation, including diagrams detailing configurations and the installation process
- Produce accurate Bill of Materials and Statements of Work
- Proven Pre-Sales Solutions Design expertise
- Must be a team player with excellent communication skills at the business and technical level
- Able to collaborate as part of a team to deliver exceptional customer results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong technical expertise and sales acumen
- Experience in systems analysis and design, with a solid understanding of development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies
- Experience in a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) environment preferred
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
- Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of Datacenter Architecture experience
- Expert-level knowledge and experience with the design and implementation of the following:
-
- Certifications
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud
- Virtualization
- Compute
- Private Datacenter
- Networking
- Cloud
- Storage
- Replication
- Malware Prevention
- Authentication
- Routing and switching solutions
- Network Access Control
- Load Balancing/Application Delivery Controllers
- Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
EEO Statement
Calian Corp. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#LI-CH1# #SF#
How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self! - Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
-
- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
-
- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process