Pure Storage
Consulting Field Solutions Architect - Virtualization
Pure Storage, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Consulting Field Solutions Architect - Virtualization role seeking a highly skilled and self-driven professional to design, validate, and document innovative virtualization solutions. This execution-focused position supports our strategic go-to-market efforts for Enterprise customers globally and can be based anywhere in the U.S. What You'll Do
Virtualization Solutions Development: Define and execute the solutions roadmap by designing, developing, validating, and delivering virtualization solutions built and integrated with a variety of Alliance products and Pure’s product suite. Develop Technical Collateral: Create technical documentation including reference architectures, best practices, white papers, and solution briefs to communicate value of Pure Storage solutions for virtualization workloads to technical and non-technical audiences. Lab Validation and Demonstration: Build, validate, and document solutions using Pure Storage technologies in a lab environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Present solutions to customers, partners, and internal teams, translating technical details into business value and actionable insights. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product management, field architects, professional services and marketing to align solutions with go-to-market strategies and customer objectives. Technical Marketing Support: Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling content, presentations, and messaging that highlights technical capabilities and customer value for Pure’s target audiences. Professional Documentation: Plan, outline, and publish professional technical documents on schedule, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Customer-Focused Solutions: Understand real-world customer challenges and deliver practical, impactful solutions. Collaborative Teamwork: Work within a team and cross-functionally to achieve goals and drive innovation. Effective Communication: Communicate clearly, tailored to the audience, in both verbal and written form. Manage Multiple Priorities: Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment to ensure timely delivery of projects. What You Bring
Infrastructure and Platform Expertise: In-depth knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, OpenShift, Kubernetes, KVM, and related technologies) with an understanding of storage, networking, performance tuning, scripting, and operating systems. Storage Proficiency: Knowledge of block, file, and object storage protocols (e.g., FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3) and their use in high-performance environments. Platform Knowledge: Experience with hybrid cloud platforms and public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies. Solution Architecture: Ability to design, document, and validate comprehensive solutions spanning software and infrastructure. Technical Marketing Skills: Ability to collaborate with marketing to create content and messaging that communicates technical value to buyers, influencers, and decision makers. Performance Optimization: Knowledge of I/O protocols, pathways, and tuning practices to achieve high performance in real-world and benchmarking environments. Supporting Skills
Understanding of large-scale environments and how to optimize solution architectures for efficiency and performance across the stack. Systems Engineering Knowledge: Linux, Windows, scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python), IP networking, Ansible, Terraform, and experience with enterprise automation tools. Diagnostic Skills: Strong troubleshooting capabilities for performance issues. Technical Curiosity: A mindset of continuous learning and willingness to explore new tech trends and platforms. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience. Minimum of 10 years of experience in virtualization architecture, solutions, enterprise design, and related technologies. Proven ability to execute strategies and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical impact. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences. Demonstrated adaptability to learn new technologies and respond to evolving needs. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level, and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple locations, the base salary range reflects the labor market across applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The Annual Base Salary Range Is
$168,000—$299,000 USD What You Can Expect From Us
Pure Innovation: We celebrate critical thinking and trailblazing efforts. Pure Growth: We support growth and meaningful contributions, with recognition as a Great Place to Work and Fortune recognitions. Pure Team: We foster collaboration and humility to achieve common goals. We offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information. Accommodations And Accessibility
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more information, contact TA-Ops@purestorage.com if invited to an interview. Our Commitment To a Strong And Inclusive Team
We are committed to fostering growth and development for every person, cultivating a sense of community through Employee Resource Groups and inclusive leadership. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics or any other legally protected status. JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST. BRING YOUR BOLD. BRING YOUR FLASH.
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Consulting Field Solutions Architect - Virtualization role seeking a highly skilled and self-driven professional to design, validate, and document innovative virtualization solutions. This execution-focused position supports our strategic go-to-market efforts for Enterprise customers globally and can be based anywhere in the U.S. What You'll Do
Virtualization Solutions Development: Define and execute the solutions roadmap by designing, developing, validating, and delivering virtualization solutions built and integrated with a variety of Alliance products and Pure’s product suite. Develop Technical Collateral: Create technical documentation including reference architectures, best practices, white papers, and solution briefs to communicate value of Pure Storage solutions for virtualization workloads to technical and non-technical audiences. Lab Validation and Demonstration: Build, validate, and document solutions using Pure Storage technologies in a lab environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Present solutions to customers, partners, and internal teams, translating technical details into business value and actionable insights. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product management, field architects, professional services and marketing to align solutions with go-to-market strategies and customer objectives. Technical Marketing Support: Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling content, presentations, and messaging that highlights technical capabilities and customer value for Pure’s target audiences. Professional Documentation: Plan, outline, and publish professional technical documents on schedule, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Customer-Focused Solutions: Understand real-world customer challenges and deliver practical, impactful solutions. Collaborative Teamwork: Work within a team and cross-functionally to achieve goals and drive innovation. Effective Communication: Communicate clearly, tailored to the audience, in both verbal and written form. Manage Multiple Priorities: Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment to ensure timely delivery of projects. What You Bring
Infrastructure and Platform Expertise: In-depth knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, OpenShift, Kubernetes, KVM, and related technologies) with an understanding of storage, networking, performance tuning, scripting, and operating systems. Storage Proficiency: Knowledge of block, file, and object storage protocols (e.g., FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3) and their use in high-performance environments. Platform Knowledge: Experience with hybrid cloud platforms and public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies. Solution Architecture: Ability to design, document, and validate comprehensive solutions spanning software and infrastructure. Technical Marketing Skills: Ability to collaborate with marketing to create content and messaging that communicates technical value to buyers, influencers, and decision makers. Performance Optimization: Knowledge of I/O protocols, pathways, and tuning practices to achieve high performance in real-world and benchmarking environments. Supporting Skills
Understanding of large-scale environments and how to optimize solution architectures for efficiency and performance across the stack. Systems Engineering Knowledge: Linux, Windows, scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python), IP networking, Ansible, Terraform, and experience with enterprise automation tools. Diagnostic Skills: Strong troubleshooting capabilities for performance issues. Technical Curiosity: A mindset of continuous learning and willingness to explore new tech trends and platforms. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience. Minimum of 10 years of experience in virtualization architecture, solutions, enterprise design, and related technologies. Proven ability to execute strategies and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical impact. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences. Demonstrated adaptability to learn new technologies and respond to evolving needs. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level, and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple locations, the base salary range reflects the labor market across applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The Annual Base Salary Range Is
$168,000—$299,000 USD What You Can Expect From Us
Pure Innovation: We celebrate critical thinking and trailblazing efforts. Pure Growth: We support growth and meaningful contributions, with recognition as a Great Place to Work and Fortune recognitions. Pure Team: We foster collaboration and humility to achieve common goals. We offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information. Accommodations And Accessibility
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more information, contact TA-Ops@purestorage.com if invited to an interview. Our Commitment To a Strong And Inclusive Team
We are committed to fostering growth and development for every person, cultivating a sense of community through Employee Resource Groups and inclusive leadership. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics or any other legally protected status. JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST. BRING YOUR BOLD. BRING YOUR FLASH.
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