About this role
Strategic enterprise architect focused on designing scalable IT solutions across cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and infrastructure domains. Works with C-suite and technical teams to align customer roadmaps with Blue Mantis offerings and drive pre-sales success for top accounts.
Must have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 7+ years experience in IT architecture with enterprise solutions focus
Expertise in enterprise IT architecture including cloud, networking, storage, virtualization, cybersecurity
In-depth understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models
Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba, HP, Dell, VMware, Nutanix, Pure Storage
Proficient in designing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments
Familiarity with Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure-as-Code
Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2 compliance frameworks
Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, CCIE, VCP, or TOGAF
Previous MSP or systems integrator experience highly desirable
Demonstrable experience with large enterprise clients designing end-to-end solutions
Technologies
Responsibilities
Work alongside sales teams to understand customer business goals and challenges
Lead technical discussions with existing and potential customers to assess requirements
Design scalable, flexible, and cost-effective architectures aligned with client needs
Create high-level architecture designs and conceptual diagrams for functional and non-functional requirements
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to refine scope, goals, and deliverables
Drive growth and client success with assigned portfolio of top accounts
Provide thought leadership on emerging technology trends and cross-practice selling
Serve as SME for cloud services, cybersecurity, data center, networking, and endpoint solutions
Advise clients on IT best practices, industry standards, and regulations
Develop compelling proposals, RFP responses, and bid presentations with sales teams
Estimate resources, costs, and timelines for proposed solutions
Document solution architectures ensuring consistency across proposals and implementations
Support account executives in technical presentations and demonstrations
Collaborate with practice leaders and delivery teams on architecture implementation
Maintain strong relationships with partners and vendors for best available technologies
Act as liaison between sales, delivery, and customer-facing personnel throughout project lifecycle
Evangelize Blue Mantis at customer, industry, and symposium events as public speaker
Provide mentorship and training to junior pre-sales and solutions team members
Benefits
Recruitment process
Salary range of 180000 to 200000 USD based on market pay structures
Individual pay determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications
Blue Mantis is an equal opportunity employer considering all qualified applicants
Reasonable accommodations provided for employees with disabilities
No new recruitment agencies or third parties being onboarded at this time
Only authorized vendor agencies with signed contracts may engage in recruitment
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