Senior Solutions Architect - Data Center Automation

About Us At SHI International Corp., we have been leading the way in technology solutions since 1989. With consistent growth, we are proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. More than 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's tailored approach to navigate their technology transformations. Our true strength lies in our dedicated team of 6,000 employees. What We Offer: A strong commitment to diversity as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional development and opportunities for leadership roles. A comprehensive suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits for your peace of mind. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology to excel in your role. Job Summary As a Senior Solutions Architect - Data Center Automation, you'll play a critical role in facilitating the automation of data center infrastructures for our clients, supporting the evolution of modern data centers and private cloud solutions. You will be involved in low-level design, enterprise infrastructure deployment, and integrating new systems seamlessly. Additionally, you'll mentor and guide other team consultants. This position is remote, with a home office setup supported by SHI management. Key Responsibilities Execute low-level design and implementation tasks, including architecture analysis, system migration, and systems engineering. Design and implement: VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) in both Brownfield and Greenfield environments. VMware VCF (Aria) Automation solutions. Infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, including SaltStack, Terraform, or Ansible. Proficiency in scripting using PowerShell, PowerCLI, and JavaScript. Manage server virtualization and operations effectively. Implement vSAN, storage solutions, and SAN technologies. Develop comprehensive disaster recovery strategies. Utilize VMware NSX for advanced virtual networking solutions. Implement robust backup and ransomware resilience measures. Integrate hyperconverged infrastructure solutions. Serve as the technical lead on projects, ensuring accountability for successful outcomes. Collaborate with sales and presales teams to uncover professional services opportunities through client discovery and scoping meetings. Provide exceptional configuration and upgrade services within customer environments. Mentor and guide fellow architects and consultants on the team. Engage in pre-sales discussions and participate in designing and planning service engagements. Stay updated on current industry trends and technological offerings. Provide technical leadership in both pre-sales and post-sales activities to enhance customer understanding and adoption of our solutions. Articulate a long-term vision for our Infrastructure practice and client engagements. Desired Competencies Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and own complex issues, initiating preventative measures, collaborating for solutions, and achieving positive results. Communication: Effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences and mentor others in communication techniques. Adaptability: Lead teams through transitions and nurture a culture that embraces change. Leadership: Take ownership of complex initiatives, collaborate in decision-making, and drive team success. Teamwork: Foster and lead effective teams, promoting cooperation and communication. Self-Motivation: Independently propel complex professional initiatives to achieve results. Required Skills Expertise in managing projects to completion, ensuring efficient resource use and stakeholder satisfaction. Ability to systematically identify technical requirements through stakeholder engagement and detailed analysis. Proficient in designing, building, and maintaining resilient systems within IT infrastructure. Strong coding skills, including writing, debugging, and maintaining code for task automation and software solutions. Deep understanding of managing infrastructure components and leveraging orchestration tools for technical solutions. Experience in developing detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and generating revenue through professional services. Extensive experience with large-scale IT projects focused on design, deployment, and configuration. Additional Qualifications Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Strong organizational and project management capabilities. Effective consultative approach to enterprise architecture deployment. Preferred certifications include VCIX, VCAP, VCP, VCDX, CCIE, VMCE. Other Requirements A completed Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. At least 7 years of experience in solutions architecture or working with server infrastructure (blade chassis, servers, hypervisors, storage). 10+ years of experience with VMware and associated products in enterprise environments. 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 between $180,000 and $220,000. Compensation is based on relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending options. Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Created: 2026-03-10