Job Description :
Applications Solutions Architect

Lansing, MI

12 months

MUST BE VERY SENIOR LEVEL



Job Summary:

Solutions Architects provide overall direction, guidance, definition, and facilitation for the development of current and future architecture to meet Dewpoint needs, goals, and strategic vision. Architects interface across all departments, acting as visionaries to proactively assist in defining the direction for future products. Serving in this role requires an individual to be a self-starter, working both independently and as a team member while helping align the overall view of the deal from the sales, financial, business and delivery perspective. They must help shape, develop and maintain the Dewpoint portfolio of standardized offerings by understanding client and industry trends, as well as Dewpoint strategy, core competencies and partner perspectives, to enable a differentiated and compelling value proposition to Dewpoint’s target market.



Key Job Responsibilities:

Performs the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to the development of a solution architecture.
Develops the solutions viewpoint, in which the business, information and technology viewpoints are synthesized into solutions that deliver capabilities to Dewpoint.
Analyzes Dewpoint business drivers to determine corresponding change requirements.
Designs and leads the implementation of solution architecture based on Dewpoint business requirements and IT strategies.
Defines the principles to guide solution decisions for Dewpoint.
Coordinates solution architecture implementation and modification activities.
Facilitates and leads the evaluation and selection of software product standards, as well as the design of standard software configurations.
Consults with application or infrastructure development projects to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture.
Defines repeatable rules for how to implement solutions in more repeatable or reusable ways, such as solution patterns
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Good analytical and troubleshooting skills driven by a logical, methodical approach.
Demonstrated verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to team members.
Minimum of 5 years of Windows administration—experience administering Linux
Minimum of 5 years in a sales-related technical role focused on network/storage/backup/DR-related solutioning
Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and/or implementing integrated systems
Must have hosting experience in Microsoft and at least one storage product line, Cisco networking and VMWare
Ability to work closely with client, senior managers, and project managers to design and assist with the implementation of the solutions infrastructure related components.
Must have strong desire to drive and adapt to change quickly, with ability to lead a team of individuals to include: creating an inspiring team environment, setting clear goals, delegating and motivating.



Preferred Skills and Experience:

Understanding of cost estimation for solutions, including infrastructure, licensed software, etc.
Ability to develop a pro/con model comparing various technologies such as Microsoft and Cisco to assist teams and business clients in selecting the best fit for a technical solution
Passionate about work, curious, and willing to take on difficult challenges.
Strong working knowledge of broader infrastructure services such as compute, hosting and data center (e.g. security)
             

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