Hybrid Cloud Pre Sales Solution Architect

We are seeking a talented Hybrid Cloud Pre-Sales Solution Architect to join our team, playing a pivotal role in our presales

activities. The ideal you will lead assessments, strategize and create roadmaps for datacentre exit/migrations,

transformations including branch offices, edge locations, and hybrid cloud solutions. This role demands expertise in

datacentre architecture, hybrid cloud technologies, migrations and a commitment to sustainability.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assessment and Analysis:

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients' datacentre infrastructure, including branch offices and edge locations.

• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in both centralized and distributed environments.

Strategy and Roadmap Development:

• Create comprehensive datacentre transformation strategies and roadmaps, aligning with clients' business objectives.

• Design solutions incorporating the latest technologies, industry best practices, and scalability for diverse

environments.

Reference Architecture and Best Practices:

• Utilize industry best practices and reference architectures to design efficient and scalable solutions for centralized

and distributed architectures.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in datacentre transformation and edge computing.

Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Implementation:

• Advise on the design and implementation of private cloud environments, considering security, compliance, and

performance requirements.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment of hybrid cloud solutions.

Sustainability Integration:

• Integrate sustainability considerations into datacentre transformation plans for both centralized and distributed

environments.

• Advocate for green technologies and energy-efficient practices in datacentres and edge locations.

Client Advisory:

• Provide expert advice to clients on datacentre transformation, private cloud implementation, and technology choices.

• Collaborate with clients to address concerns and provide innovative solutions for hybrid cloud strategies.

Business Case Preparation:

• Develop detailed business cases for datacentre transformation projects, covering both centralized and edge

environments.

• Collaborate with financial analysts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial models.

Presales Activities:

• Engage in presales activities, including presentations, workshops, and technical discussions.

• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and contribute to compelling proposals for hybrid cloud

solutions.

Requirements:
Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 12-18 years of proven experience as a Datacentre Transformation Architect or in a similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of datacentre technologies(in any of the following streams), cloud solutions, and emerging trends

with operational and service delivery experience:

o Hybrid Cloud: SDDC, HCI, AWS & Azure Solutions

o Public Cloud Adoption: Assessment, Foundation & Migration

o SDI Platform: VxRail, Nutanix, Hyperflex, vSAN, NSX

o Converged Platform: Synergy, VxBlock, Flexpod Soln's

o Migration Soln – Cloud Natives, Storage based Replication, Zerto, Platespin

o Compute Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, Acropolis

o Backup Soln - Rubrik, Cohesity, Commvault, Networker, Spectrum

o Hybrid Storage Arrays: Dell-EMC, HPE, Nimble, Pure & IBM

o Storage Virtualization & Fabric: VPLEX, SVC, Cisco & Brocade Switching

o DRaaS Soln - VMWare SRM, IBM CRO & Zerto

o Middleware - IIS, WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, etc.

o Remote monitoring and management tools (Tivoli, BMC, HPOV, CA Spectrum, etc.)

o Automation- UiPath, Ansible, Jenkins, Microfocus

o ITSM- ServiceNow, Remedy

• Proven track record of having done customer-facing solution defence.

• Capable of independently think, articulating and comprehend customer pain points in technology and commercial

areas for providing solutions

• Team player and self-motivated individual

• Proficient (read, write, speak) in the English language

• Strong communication skills to listen to the clients and articulate back for solutioning

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with a team member and prospective clients up to the Board level.

Work Model:

• hybrid work model: 3 days from the office and 2 days from home.
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday.

you must be willing to travel twice a year for short-term periods

Other Key Points:

• Fluency in English: 90% of all roles involve global interviews, so it is essential that you can communicate fluently in English and have a clear, understandable accent.
• The company does not want Foreigners they need Egyptian

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