Solutions Architect Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Candidates must live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region in order to be considered.

Expedient has an immediate need for a Solutions Architect (SA) in Pittsburgh, PA to design and develop technical solutions for our clients.

This position works directly with clients as well as the Expedient sales teams and requires a strong understanding of solution design, business, and the financial benefits of technology.

The Solutions Architect will provide deep industry perspective and expert-level knowledge to design solutions for our clients.

This is THE subject-matter expert for our sales teams and for our clients on the technology that Expedient provides and maintains.

Sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Responsibilities :

Client engagement to educate, develop, and present solutions that support desired business outcomes

Develop trusted-advisor status with client technologists and executive team members

Collaboration with internal Expedient teams to educate and develop new solutions for our clients

Continuous industry self-improvement and development

Attend in-person and remote client meetings, marketing events, and trade shows

Qualifications :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of individuals, up to C-level executives, with varying technical skills

Experience with VMware virtualization with a focus on administration and design

Experience with vCloud Director, NSX, and vSAN a plus

Demonstrated experience in solution architecture and / or sales engineering

Familiarity or experience with hyperscale platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Experience and certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX, VCDX, AWS Solutions Architect, etc. OR a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Familiarity or experience with any of the following technologies Windows, Linux, Palo Alto, Nutanix, Zerto, VMware Horizon, Citrix, Cohesity, and Commvault

Familiarity with Cloud Native technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic)

Understanding of switching, routing, firewalling, and load balancing

Knowledge of storage technologies including concepts such as RAID and Erasure Coding

Understanding of network security concepts

Familiarity with backup strategies and related backup technology

Experience with disaster recovery technologies and disaster recovery testing and planning

An understanding of database technologies

Annual salary is directly commensurate with your professional experience and technical skills. The estimated salary is $150,000 to $200,000 plus applicable variable compensation and commissions.

WORKING FOR EXPEDIENT

We prioritize ongoing education and continuous innovation to remain at the forefront of the information technology landscape.

Our commitment to learning is reflected in our comprehensive employee training and tuition reimbursement programs, which are driven by our employees and funded by Expedient 100%.

For our full-time employees we offer an exceptional benefits package including three weeks of paid time off annually that increases with tenure plus your birthday off and a health holiday to be used for preventive care.

We offer parental leave, top-tier medical, dental, and vision, disability and life insurance, at an affordable rate, wellness engagement opportunities, and a 401(k) with a generous match.

We also recognize the importance of a comfortable and convenient work environment. We offer a hybrid work model for many roles, paid parking and other perks.

Expedient is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and equitable consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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