Job description

Candidates must live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region in order to be considered. Expedient has an immediate need for a Solutions Architect (SA) in Pittsburgh, PA to design and develop technical solutions for our clients. This position works directly with clients as well as the Expedient sales teams and requires a strong understanding of solution design, business, and the financial benefits of technology. The Solutions Architect will provide deep industry perspective and expert-level knowledge to design solutions for our clients. This is THE subject-matter expert for our sales teams and for our clients on the technology that Expedient provides and maintains.  Sponsorship is not provided for this position. Responsibilities: • Client engagement to educate, develop, and present solutions that support desired business outcomes • Develop trusted-advisor status with client technologists and executive team members • Collaboration with internal Expedient teams to educate and develop new solutions for our clients • Continuous industry self-improvement and development • Attend in-person and remote client meetings, marketing events, and trade shows Qualifications:  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of individuals, up to C-level executives, with varying technical skills • Experience with VMware virtualization with a focus on administration and design • Experience with vCloud Director, NSX, and vSAN a plus • Demonstrated experience in solution architecture and/or sales engineering • Familiarity or experience with hyperscale platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Experience and certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCIX, VCDX, AWS Solutions Architect, etc. OR a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline • Familiarity or experience with any of the following technologies – Windows, Linux, Palo Alto, Nutanix, Zerto, VMware Horizon, Citrix, Cohesity, and Commvault • Familiarity with Cloud Native technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic) • Understanding of switching, routing, firewalling, and load balancing • Knowledge of storage technologies including concepts such as RAID and Erasure Coding • Understanding of network security concepts • Familiarity with backup strategies and related backup technology • Experience with disaster recovery technologies and disaster recovery testing and planning • An understanding of database technologies  Annual salary is directly commensurate with your professional experience and technical skills. The estimated salary is $150,000 to $200,000 plus applicable variable compensation and commissions. WORKING FOR EXPEDIENT We prioritize ongoing education and continuous innovation to remain at the forefront of the information technology landscape. Our commitment to learning is reflected in our comprehensive employee training and tuition reimbursement programs, which are driven by our employees and funded by Expedient 100%. For our full-time employees we offer an exceptional benefits package including three weeks of paid time off annually that increases with tenure plus your birthday off and a health holiday to be used for preventive care. We offer parental leave, top-tier medical, dental, and vision, disability and life insurance, at an affordable rate, wellness engagement opportunities, and a 401(k) with a generous match. We also recognize the importance of a comfortable and convenient work environment. We offer a hybrid work model for many roles, paid parking and other perks. Expedient is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and equitable consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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