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Sr. Presales Solution Architect - Data Center
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Sr. Solutions Architect Data Center & Cloud (Pre-Sales | Hybrid in Chicago)
Client-Facing | High Growth Environment | VAR
A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Solutions Architect with deep expertise in
Data Center, Virtualization, and Cloud
technologies to support customers in the
Chicago
region. This is a hybrid role supporting mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple verticals. If youre passionate about designing and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth organization that values deep technical knowledge and consultative selling. What Youll Do As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll serve as a technical leader in pre-sales engagements by guiding customers through modern infrastructure strategies that solve business problems and drive digital transformation. Core Responsibilities Lead pre-sales efforts including client discovery, technical presentations, whiteboarding sessions, solution design, and proposals Architect enterprise-grade compute, storage, virtualization, and hybrid cloud solutions leveraging technologies like VMware, Nutanix, Cisco, Pure, Dell/EMC, AWS, and Azure Create reference architectures, diagrams, and Statements of Work for proposed services Serve as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, both technical and executive Deliver demos, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to showcase value Work closely with internal sales teams, engineering, and delivery to ensure alignment and successful handoff Maintain technical proficiency across vendor partner portfolios and emerging technologies Represent the firm as a subject matter expert in strategic vendor relationships Provide mentoring and leadership to less senior team members when needed What you Bring 7+ years of designing & implementing complex Data Center and Cloud solutions Must have experience in a technical pre-sales role - preferably with a VAR or OEM Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, HCI, storage and operating systems Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and hybrid cloud environments Familiarity with core networking principles Active & Relevant certifications strongly Strong presentation, whiteboarding, and communication skills; comfortable engaging with C-level and technical stakeholders Local to the
Chicago metro area
- able to meet with clients as needed (hybrid remote) Why Join Competitive base salary + bonus plan Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and paid holidays Ongoing training, certification sponsorships, and career development Access to industry-leading vendor technologies and strategic partnerships Collaborative, forward-thinking team with strong technical leadership This is a Hybrid Remote Role - you'll have remote flexibility but must be based in the Chicago metro area for customer meetings. Please apply today or you may send your resume to me directly:
Alex.Higgins@levelociti.com
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Data Center, Virtualization, and Cloud
technologies to support customers in the
Chicago
region. This is a hybrid role supporting mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple verticals. If youre passionate about designing and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth organization that values deep technical knowledge and consultative selling. What Youll Do As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll serve as a technical leader in pre-sales engagements by guiding customers through modern infrastructure strategies that solve business problems and drive digital transformation. Core Responsibilities Lead pre-sales efforts including client discovery, technical presentations, whiteboarding sessions, solution design, and proposals Architect enterprise-grade compute, storage, virtualization, and hybrid cloud solutions leveraging technologies like VMware, Nutanix, Cisco, Pure, Dell/EMC, AWS, and Azure Create reference architectures, diagrams, and Statements of Work for proposed services Serve as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, both technical and executive Deliver demos, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to showcase value Work closely with internal sales teams, engineering, and delivery to ensure alignment and successful handoff Maintain technical proficiency across vendor partner portfolios and emerging technologies Represent the firm as a subject matter expert in strategic vendor relationships Provide mentoring and leadership to less senior team members when needed What you Bring 7+ years of designing & implementing complex Data Center and Cloud solutions Must have experience in a technical pre-sales role - preferably with a VAR or OEM Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, HCI, storage and operating systems Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and hybrid cloud environments Familiarity with core networking principles Active & Relevant certifications strongly Strong presentation, whiteboarding, and communication skills; comfortable engaging with C-level and technical stakeholders Local to the
Chicago metro area
- able to meet with clients as needed (hybrid remote) Why Join Competitive base salary + bonus plan Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and paid holidays Ongoing training, certification sponsorships, and career development Access to industry-leading vendor technologies and strategic partnerships Collaborative, forward-thinking team with strong technical leadership This is a Hybrid Remote Role - you'll have remote flexibility but must be based in the Chicago metro area for customer meetings. Please apply today or you may send your resume to me directly:
Alex.Higgins@levelociti.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr