Expedient

Solutions Architect Pittsburgh

Posted 19 Days Ago

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Pittsburgh, PA

150K-200K Annually

1-3 Years Experience

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity

The Role

Expedient is seeking a Solutions Architect in Pittsburgh, PA to design and develop technical solutions for clients. The role involves client engagement, solution design, collaboration with internal teams, continuous industry self-improvement, and attending meetings and events. Candidates need strong communication skills, experience in VMware virtualization, familiarity with hyperscale platforms and cloud technologies, and knowledge of various technologies related to networking, storage, security, and disaster recovery.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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

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.