Enterprise Architect - Data Center & Hybrid Cloud

People Driven Technology, Inc is a fast-growing, modern technology integrator focused on delivering innovative IT solutions across the Midwest. We are a family-owned, local firm that focuses on simple, scalable business and technical outcomes for our clients. We leverage our decades of the combined business, technology, and engineering experience to deliver these outcomes, in a methodical manner. We’re not out to build and measure our business based on revenue but rather by the collective successes of our customers. We believe that mutual integrity, passion, and teamwork are the cornerstone values that define the relationships with our customers and strategic partners. When we engage we are all-in so to better those we serve.

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for gathering customer requirements, understanding success criteria and translating them into business outcomes. A background in complex problem-solving leveraging wisdom earned in Security, Cloud, Networking, AI and professional services is a must. Spending time with customers and field sellers is where you will provide technical guidance and integration insight. Having an extensive history with Hypervisors, Storage platforms, Hyperscalers, Cyber Security, Microsoft technologies, business continuity, Disaster Recovery and AI infrastructure are keys features of a successful candidate.

This position requires the individual to reside in the Columbus, OH area and be able to report to the office or customer sites up to five days a week (actual onsite frequency may vary, but the ability to do so is required).

What You Would Do

• Engage in pre-sales activities, collaborating with the sales team to understand client needs and provide technical expertise.
• Conduct client needs assessments to identify client and business needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Prepare compelling technical proposals and presentations for clients and prospects.
• Develop local relationships with peer OEM Architects to strengthen local relationships and stay current with trends.
• Design and plan data center and hybrid-cloud environments, including complex workload migrations, scalable hybrid architectures, security measures, performance improvements, and detailed scopes of work.
• Evaluate and recommend compute, storage, virtualization, cloud and ransomware recovery technologies to enhance customer infrastructure.
• Collaborate with System Engineers to implement and maintain data center and cloud solutions deliverables.
• Develop and implement security strategies to safeguard enterprise systems and data.
• Collaborate with the broader PDT Enterprise Architect team to share knowledge and drive consistent experience across customers.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience working for a networking OEM leader or VAR in a pre-sales engineering capacity and extensive experience in working directly with the end customers.
• Experience with VMware/Broadcom, AWS, Azure, Dell, Pure, Nutanix, NetApp, HPE, IBM Cloud and other hybrid cloud technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of data center, server, storage, and hybrid-cloud technologies and the ability to help customers optimize their infrastructure and migrations to power their business.
• Experience working with top data center, cloud, and server/storage partners to co-create tailored solutions, leverage partner resources, and maintain up-to-date certifications.
• Understanding the channel, how to work with our OEM counterparts to ensure we maximize the customer experience is important.

What We Would Offer You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• Competitive compensation.
• Collaborative and welcoming office culture.
• Work-life balance and unlimited paid time off.

Recruitment Agency Notification

People Driven Technology, Inc does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers email address, People Driven employees, or any other company location. People Driven Technology, Inc is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

People Driven Technology, Inc is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs.

People Driven Technology, Inc is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the recruiter and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.