Solution Architect

We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of an exciting journey with SHI India We are currently looking for a talented Solution Architect Core Data Center (DC) to join our team. If you're ready to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, this role is for you

Job Title: Solution Architect -Core Data Center (DC)

Job Location: Bangalore

Experience Required: 4-10 Years

Technical Expertise: Core Data Center Technologies (Servers, Storage, Virtualization, VDI, Backups, HCI) and HPC

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Presales Core Data Center Specialist to join our team. This is a key role supporting our sales efforts by offering expert technical guidance and designing tailored solutions to address our clients' data center needs. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Core Data Center technologies, including Servers, Storage, Virtualization, VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), Backups, and HCI. The role requires excellent customer engagement skills, a strong technical background, and the ability to craft compelling solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Sales Team: Understand customer needs and design solutions aligned with business goals.
• Design & Configure Solutions: Utilize HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco Servers, HPE, Dell, NetApp Storage, VMware, Citrix, Redhat Openshift, Openstack, and HCI technologies (VSAN/Nutanix).
• Primary Technical Contact: Serve as the main point of contact for customers, showcasing expertise during presentations, workshops, and discussions.
• Solution Leadership: Lead technical aspects of the sales cycle, from discovery through design and proposal development.
• Demonstrations & Proof-of-Concepts: Conduct product demos and implement proof-of-concept solutions to showcase feasibility and benefits.
• Stay Current on Industry Trends: Continuously update yourself on emerging technologies and competitive solutions in Core Data Center.
• Collaborate with Product Teams: Provide feedback to product management and engineering teams, influencing product roadmaps.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare high-quality technical documents such as proposals, architecture diagrams, specifications, and RFP responses.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience in a presales or technical consulting role focusing on Core Data Center technologies.

• Expertise in designing and implementing solutions involving:

• Servers (HPE/Dell/Lenovo/Cisco)

• Storage (HPE/Dell/NetApp)
• Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V/KVM)
• VDI and HCI (Nutanix/VSAN)

• HPC

• Deep understanding of data center architectures, including compute, storage, networking, virtualization and HPC.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-facing experience, with a strong track record of building relationships and delivering presentations.
• Certifications (VMware Certified Professional, Nutanix, NetApp, etc.) would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., VMware Certified Advanced Professional, Citrix Certified Professional).
• Familiarity with additional technologies such as Cisco UCS, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Cloud.
• Prior experience in a similar role within IT services or solutions provider industries.

Location and Travel Requirements:

This role may require travel to client sites for meetings, presentations, and project implementations as needed.