Senior Architect

Job Details:

Job Title: Senior Architect (Hybrid)
Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Engineering
Location: Hybrid (Some travel required)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established Value-Added Reseller (VAR), is seeking a Senior Architect to design, lead, and support strategic technology solutions for enterprise customers. This individual will play a key role in developing and delivering architectural designs across data center, campus, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders, partners, and customers—bringing strong technical leadership, a consultative mindset, and an eye for innovation.


Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

  • Develop infrastructure solutions—including data center, campus, and cloud—aligned to the client’s goals and industry best practices.
  • Create and validate accurate bills of materials (BOMs) including licensing, hardware, and connectivity components.
  • Deliver vendor-agnostic solutions that integrate with new or existing environments.
  • Draft clear and complete Statements of Work (SOWs) and Level of Effort (LOE) documents.
  • Lead and support Proof of Concept (POC) deployments for internal and client review.

Thought Leadership & Strategy

  • Contribute to strategic planning and development of new service offerings based on market trends and customer needs.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and methodologies through conferences, professional networks, and ongoing research.

Post-Sale Support & Collaboration

  • Work closely with the PMO and delivery teams to ensure smooth handoffs post-sale, including providing key technical insights gathered during pre-sales.
  • Provide hands-on delivery support as needed and participate in project closeout and retrospective discussions.

Additional Areas of Impact

  • Project Delivery: Assist with project execution in line with established standards and best practices.
  • Marketing & Events: Support technical marketing efforts, campaign guidance, and industry event participation.
  • Training & Partnerships: Help develop internal training for sales and delivery teams; foster and expand partner relationships.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate’s degree or higher

Experience:

  • 15+ years in IT, with at least 10 in data center/cloud environments
  • 3+ years in a lead, consulting, or management capacity

Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level understanding of infrastructure architecture across compute, storage, messaging, and cloud platforms
  • Hands-on experience with tools for implementation, monitoring, and documentation
  • Familiarity with disaster recovery, business continuity, and SOP documentation
  • Working knowledge of load balancers and application delivery controllers
  • Demonstrated ability to assess and optimize environments with hundreds or thousands of devices

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication, presentation, and analytical abilities
  • Self-starter who is adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and interface with clients
  • Passion for learning and applying emerging technologies

Certifications (Required):

  • Professional-level certifications related to data center or cloud, such as:
    • VMware Certified Professional
    • Microsoft Certified Specialist/Expert
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Engineer
    • Equivalent industry credentials

Reporting Structure

  • Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
  • Team Size: Individual contributor
  • Internal Collaborators: Engineering, Sales
  • External Collaborators: Clients and Technology Partners

Professional Growth

Training & Development:
Opportunities for ongoing education, certifications, and attending industry events are encouraged. Team members have access to the latest technology stacks and can participate in cutting-edge implementations.

Career Path:
This role offers a clear pathway to roles such as Principal Architect, Practice Lead, Project Manager, or leadership roles within technical delivery, sales, or operations.

Job Category: Architecture
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Houston

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