Senior Solutions Architect - SDDC

About Us At SHI International Corp., we've been at the forefront of technology solutions since 1989. With consistent annual growth, we are proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide count on SHI's personalized approach to navigate their technological transformations. Our real strength lies in our dedicated team of 6,000 employees. If you choose to be a part of our journey, you can expect: A commitment to diversity; we are the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Opportunities for continuous professional development and leadership roles. A comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to ensure peace of mind for you and your family. Access to world-class facilities and the latest technology needed to excel, whether at our offices or your own. Job Summary As a Senior Solutions Architect - SDDC, you will be instrumental in implementing data center infrastructure automation initiatives for our clients, paving the way for modern data centers and private cloud solutions. This role requires hands-on involvement in low-level design, enterprise infrastructure deployment, and seamless integration with existing systems. Additionally, you will take on a mentoring role for other consultants within the team. This position allows for remote work, with home office setup established by SHI management. Key Responsibilities Execute low-level design and implementation tasks, which may include architecture analysis, design, system migration, and systems engineering. Design and implement: VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation), both Brownfield and Greenfield environments. VMware VCF (Aria) Automation solutions. Infrastructure automation and IaC technologies including SaltStack, Terraform, or Ansible. Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, PowerCLI, and JavaScript. Manage server virtualization and operations. Implement vSAN, storage solutions, and SAN technologies. Develop disaster recovery strategies. Utilize VMware NSX for virtual networking solutions. Implement backup and ransomware resiliency measures. Integrate hyperconverged solutions. Serve as the technical lead on projects, ensuring accountability for outcomes. Collaborate with sales and presales teams to identify professional services opportunities through client discovery and scoping meetings. Provide configuration and upgrade services within customer environments. Mentor and guide fellow architects and consultants within the team. Engage in pre-sales conversations and participate in the design and planning stages of service engagements. Stay informed on current industry trends and offerings. Offer technical leadership in pre-sales and post-sales capacities to facilitate customer understanding, evaluation, and adoption of solutions. Demonstrate long-term vision related to our Infrastructure practice and client engagements. Desired Competencies Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and take ownership of complex problems, initiate preventative measures, collaborate to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes. Communication: Effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences and mentor others in communication skills. Adaptability: Lead teams through change and foster a culture that embraces new directions. Leadership: Own complex initiatives, collaborate in decision-making, and drive team success. Teamwork: Build and lead effective teams, promoting collaboration and communication. Self-Motivation: Independently drive complex personal and professional initiatives to achieve results. Required Skills Expertise in overseeing projects to completion, ensuring effective resource utilization and stakeholder satisfaction. Ability to systematically identify technical needs and specifications through stakeholder engagement and analysis. Expertise in designing, building, and maintaining robust systems leveraging infrastructure. Proficiency in writing, debugging, and maintaining code to automate tasks and create software solutions. Deep understanding of managing infrastructure components and using orchestration tools for technical solutions. Experience in developing detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and driving revenue through professional services. Extensive experience on large-scale IT projects related to design, deployment, and configuration. Additional Qualifications Strong troubleshooting skills and analytical capabilities. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Strong organizational and project management skills. Effective consultative approach to enterprise architecture deployment. Relevant certifications such as VCIX, VCAP, VCP, VCDX, CCIE, VMCE are preferred. Other Requirements A completed Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. A minimum of 7 years in solutions architecture or working with server infrastructure (blade chassis, servers, hypervisors, storage). 10 years or more of experience with VMware and associated products in enterprise settings. 8 - 10+ years of progressively responsible technical experience. Willingness to travel occasionally. In-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies and software-defined data centers. The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, with estimated on-target earnings (OTE) including base salary and bonuses/commissions ranging from $180,000 to $220,000. Compensation is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Benefits may encompass medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending options. Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Created: 2026-03-04