Hybrid Cloud Presales Solution Architect

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented Hybrid Cloud Pre-Sales Solution Architect to join our team, playing a pivotal role in our presales activities. The ideal candidate will lead assessments, strategize and create roadmaps for datacentre exit/migrations, transformations including branch offices, edge locations, and hybrid cloud solutions. This role demands expertise in datacentre architecture, hybrid cloud technologies, migrations and a commitment to sustainability.

Your Role:

Assessment and Analysis:

Conduct thorough assessments of clients datacentre infrastructure, including branch offices and edge locations.

Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in both centralized and distributed environments.

Assessment and Analysis:

Conduct thorough assessments of clients datacentre infrastructure, including branch offices and edge locations.

Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in both centralized and distributed environments.

Reference Architecture and Best Practices:

Utilize industry best practices and reference architectures to design efficient and scalable solutions for centralized and distributed architectures.

Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in datacentre transformation and edge computing.

Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Implementation:

Advise on the design and implementation of private cloud environments, considering security, compliance, and performance requirements.

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment of hybrid cloud solutions.

Sustainability Integration:

Integrate sustainability considerations into datacentre transformation plans for both centralized and distributed environments.

Advocate for green technologies and energy-efficient practices in datacentres and edge locations.

Client Advisory:

Provide expert advice to clients on datacentre transformation, private cloud implementation, and technology choices.

Collaborate with clients to address concerns and provide innovative solutions for hybrid cloud strategies.

Business Case Preparation:

Develop detailed business cases for datacentre transformation projects, covering both centralized and edge environments.

Collaborate with financial analysts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial models.

Presales Activities:

Engage in presales activities, including presentations, workshops, and technical discussions.

Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and contribute to compelling proposals for hybrid cloud solutions.

Your Profile:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 15-18 years of proven experience as a Datacentre Transformation Architect or in a similar role.

Proven track record of having done customer-facing solution defence.

Capable of independently think, articulating and comprehend customer pain points in technology and commercial areas for providing solutions

Team player and self-motivated individual

Proficient (read, write, speak) in the English language

Strong communication skills to listen to the clients and articulate back for solutioning

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with a team member and prospective clients up to the Board level.