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Sr. Solutions Architect Data Center & Cloud (Pre-Sales | Hybrid in Chicago) Client-Facing | High Growth Environment | National VAR A leading national technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Data Center, Virtualization, and Cloud technologies to support customers in the Chicago region. This is a hybrid role supporting mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple verticals. If youre passionate about designing and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth organization that values deep technical knowledge and consultative selling. What Youll Do As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll serve as a technical leader in pre-sales engagements by guiding customers through modern infrastructure strategies that solve business problems and drive digital transformation. Core Responsibilities • Lead pre-sales efforts including client discovery, technical presentations, whiteboarding sessions, solution design, and proposals • Architect enterprise-grade compute, storage, virtualization, and hybrid cloud solutions leveraging technologies like VMware, Nutanix, Cisco, Pure, Dell/EMC, AWS, and Azure • Create reference architectures, diagrams, and Statements of Work for proposed services • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, both technical and executive • Deliver demos, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to showcase value • Work closely with internal sales teams, engineering, and delivery to ensure alignment and successful handoff • Maintain technical proficiency across vendor partner portfolios and emerging technologies • Represent the firm as a subject matter expert in strategic vendor relationships • Provide mentoring and leadership to less senior team members when needed What you Bring • 7+ years of designing & implementing complex Data Center and Cloud solutions • Must have experience in a technical pre-sales role - preferably with a VAR or OEM • Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, HCI, storage and operating systems • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and hybrid cloud environments • Familiarity with core networking principles • Active & Relevant certifications strongly preferred • Strong presentation, whiteboarding, and communication skills; comfortable engaging with C-level and technical stakeholders • Local to the Chicago metro area - able to meet with clients as needed (hybrid remote) Why Join • Competitive base salary + bonus plan • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits • 401(k) with company match • Generous PTO and paid holidays • Ongoing training, certification sponsorships, and career development • Access to industry-leading vendor technologies and strategic partnerships • Collaborative, forward-thinking team with strong technical leadership This is a Hybrid Remote Role - you'll have remote flexibility but must be based in the Chicago metro area for customer meetings. Please apply today or you may send your resume to me directly: Alex.Higgins@levelociti.com

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