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Job Description – Senior Solutions Architect – Strategy Team
Title
Senior Solutions Architect - Strategy
Description
BlueAlly is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for our Strategy Team who excels in representing the entirety of the BlueAlly portfolio, including products and services across all practice areas. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in these solutions and primarily interact with SMEs and customers/prospects to help close deals.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify and understand customer needs and technical requirements
- Design and propose comprehensive solutions that meet customer objectives
- Spearhead complex deals and delegate to or team with other Solutions Architects when appropriate
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations, demonstrations, and proofs-of-concept to show case our solutions
- Craft messaging for C-suite, IT, and line of business stakeholders emphasizing the strategic benefits of BlueAlly solutions
- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Knowledge & Experience
- 5 years of experience in a Solutions Architect or similar role
- Experience in presales or similar roles working with clients
- Experience with major vendors in the space
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to travel to customer and company locations as needed
Key Differentiators
Data Center Expertise:
- Consolidation and modernization strategies
- High availability and disaster recovery architectures
- Hybrid and multi-cloud integration
Network Solutions:
- SD-WAN and advanced routing
- Network segmentation and performance optimization
- Zero-trust networking principles
AI Solutions:
- Propose secure, compliant, private and hybrid AI solutions
- Map business needs to proven AI patterns
- Tie AI projects to measurable KPIs
Security Solutions:
- End-to-end security posture assessments
- Secure access and identity management
- Compliance-driven architectures
Work Conditions
- 40-hour week and availability during standard office hours
- Location: DC Metro region
- Travel expected: 50%