Presales Tech Consultant - Hardware BU - Solution Architect
Presales Tech Consultant - Hardware BU - Solution Architect
We are seeking an experienced Server and Storage Solution Architect with deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive server and storage solutions. The candidate will focus on providing cutting-edge solutions based on technologies like Supermicro, Infortrend, DDN Tintri, VAST Data, Cloudian, and Tandberg Tape Library. This role involves working closely with sales teams, engineering, and customers to design and deliver storage solutions that meet high-performance computing (HPC), data storage, backup, and disaster recovery needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Architect Solutions: Develop and architect server and storage solutions using Supermicro, Infortrend, DDN Tintri, VAST Data, Cloudian, and Tandberg Tape Library products for enterprise-level customers.
- Technical Pre-sales Support: Work with the sales team to understand customer requirements and provide technical support during the pre-sales process. Conduct technical workshops, demos, and Proof of Concepts (PoC) to demonstrate the value of solutions.
- Solution Implementation: Lead the deployment, installation, configuration, and optimization of storage and server solutions. Oversee project execution to ensure it aligns with customer needs and company standards.
- Customer Engagement: Collaborate with customers to evaluate their existing infrastructure, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend storage and backup solutions that optimize their operations.
- Capacity Planning and Performance Tuning: Analyze workloads and recommend suitable server and storage infrastructure to ensure high performance, availability, and scalability.
- Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and project reports.
- Training and Knowledge Transfer: Provide training to internal teams, partners, and customers on the products and solutions being implemented.
- Technology Awareness: Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in storage and server technology, including trends in HPC, hybrid cloud, and backup solutions, ensuring the company offers innovative solutions to clients.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in server and storage solution design and deployment.
- Proven expertise in implementing and managing solutions using products like Supermicro, Infortrend, DDN Tintri, VAST Data, Cloudian, and Tandberg Tape Library.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC) storage architectures.
- In-depth experience with SAN/NAS storage, object storage, and distributed storage systems.
- Expertise in server architecture, storage management, data protection, backup, and recovery solutions.
- Familiarity with cloud storage solutions and integration with hybrid environments.
- Competence in networking protocols and infrastructure virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.
Certifications:
- Relevant certifications in storage or server platforms, such as HP, Dell, Lenovo, EMC, or specific vendor certifications (Supermicro, Infortrend, etc.) are a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and solve complex technical problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-native storage solutions and object storage platforms like Cloudian.
- Hands-on experience with backup systems, especially those incorporating tape libraries (Tandberg or equivalent).
- Prior experience working with VAST Data and DDN Tintri solutions for scalable, high-performance storage.
- Knowledge of data protection strategies including disaster recovery and business continuity.
