Solution Architect

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SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow.  

We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.

Solution Architect

Job Description

SUSE is seeking a Solution Architect to join our Global Sales Productivity organization in San Jose, CA.  This USA Western Region role will be responsible for engaging with customers on their IT transformation objectives and responding with innovative solutions leveraging SUSE offerings. Our ideal candidate seeks challenges and loves learning in the new and emerging technology space and has a background using Linux, Kubernetes, platform engineering or DevOps tools, edge platforms, platform analytics, and IoT enablement. This candidate has a passion for open source and may be involved in a communit(y/ies), can take initiative as a leader, collaborate effectively with a talented team both nationally and globally, and contribute to the quarterly results as you help qualify and close opportunities with customers. 

As a Solution Architect you will take initiative in partnering with some of the most well-known enterprise companies in choosing a platform that best suits their enterprise needs through product and services offerings. You will collaborate closely with SUSE Account Executives in the western states providing input into the sales cycle. As an enthusiastic technologist, you will be able to help shape and execute a strategy to build mindshare and adoption of SUSE technology within the accounts you serve. The ability to understand customer mission, vision and requirements and map those requirements to technology in the SUSE portfolio is what makes the difference in this position. Enterprise s also collaborate with our product team to help prioritize features and input received from customers and partners. 

What you will do 

• Use your in-depth SUSE product knowledge to provide technical expertise to sales executives and customers through discovery, presentations, and demonstrations. 

• Provide your technical expertise in the development and implementation of complex products, applications, or solutions.

• Discover and capture business case and technical detail for opportunities; apply SUSE solutions to address their needs.

• Collaborate with sales executives in the application of SUSE software solutions to meet potential customer needs.

• Take a passionate role in owning pre-sales relationships with assigned customers and partners.

• Provide trusted thought leadership both internally and with customers.

• Follow SUSE process and procedure for situation and data analysis.

What you will bring

• 8+ years of experience in the software industry; deep understanding of open source software, and SUSE technology portfolio with an emphasis on SUSE Linux Enterprise, Rancher, and NeuVector to deliver cloud native adoption.

• 5+ years delivering technical expertise to large or global businesses; ability to demonstrate excellence in delivering results of technology adoption.

• Experience with DevOps or Platform engineering concepts.

• Experience with IaC software tooling.

• Experience with CI/CD and automation software.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Excellent technical knowledge and an aptitude for learning.

Highly Desired:

• 3 to 5 years of market experience with hands-on usage of Kubernetes; include relevant experience in your cover letter.

• Certified in SUSE technology, such as SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA), SUSE Certified Engineer (SCE), SUSE Certified Architect, or similar.

• Relevant industry Cloud technology certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Certified in other technologies such as Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, etc. 

• Experience with automation and scripting with Salt, Ansible, Python, Bash, etc.

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What We Offer 

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.  

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind. 

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.   

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!  

We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.   

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• We are passionate about customers 

• We are respectful and inclusive  

• We are empowered and accountable   

• We are trustworthy and act with integrity  

• We are collaborative  

• We are SUSE!