Enterprise Solution ArchitectRole SummaryThe Enterprise Solution Architect is responsible for designing comprehensive technology solutions that align with client business goals and technical requirements. Leveraging broad expertise across cloud computing, storage, virtualization, server and mainframe technologies, operating systems, networking, business applications, and security infrastructure, this role partners closely with sales teams and clients to identify needs, address solution gaps, and develop architectures utilizing Ensono's offerings. The Enterprise Solution Architect recommends innovative technologies and approaches, develops fully costed solution architectures, maintains accurate customer solution documentation, and clearly communicates recommendations through client presentations, collaborative discussions, and proposals.
What You Will Do:- Brings prior experience to organize and define work for complex or ambiguous situations.
- Provides consultation, training, and knowledge sharing to associates
- Actively contributes to domain body of knowledge
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of reference architecture for Ensono infrastructure solutions
- Responsible for the infrastructure architecture of one or more client environments and are to be considered the subject matter expert for the entire environment within the datacenter
- Responsible for working with the client to obtain the solution requirements for the infrastructure
- Responsible for written design of the infrastructure solution that meets or exceeds the requirements utilizing a reference architecture
- Responsible for being the technical subject matter expert for the implementation and ensuring the implementation adheres to the proposed design
- Responsible for providing cost estimates for the solution implementation process and ongoing production support of the solution
- Engages in project communications with the client using a consultative approach, anticipates obstacles, and recommends solution options to mitigate.
- Participates as member of the internal Architecture Review Board for solution proposals
- Ensures infrastructure solution design fulfills functional and technical requirements and can consistently meet progress against service level agreements (SLAs.)
- Accountable for the accuracy, process, integrity, quality and stewardship of client infrastructure solutions
We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.What You Will Need:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid solutions.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, solution design methodologies, and technology governance practices.
- Experience engaging with executive stakeholders and translating business objectives into technical strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to develop solution estimates, business cases, and technology roadmaps.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience leading complex technology initiatives across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.
Preferred QualificationsUnderstands the competitive landscape from both a business and technical perspective
Foundational:
o ITILv3
o ITSM
Mainframe:
o IBM (Power systems a plus)
Open Systems:
o Server Hardware Vendors (HP, Dell, IBM, Cisco)
o Physical Servers and Blade Technology
o Unix (RHEL, AIX, Solaris, HPUX, LDAP)
o Microsoft (AD, Windows, Sharepoint, DNS)
o Symantec (Endpoint Protection, Netbackup)
o Storage Platforms (EMC, IBM, Hitachi, Netapp, Dell)
o Brocade
o VMWare
- Monitoring (BMC, CA, Shavlik, LANSweeper)
- Network & Security:
o Cisco Nexus
o Checkpoint
o Bluecoat
o Load Balancer (F5, Cisco)
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $151,000 to $205,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include a role-based, sales-incentive plan, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
