Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
The vmware solutions architect is the front-line expert at working with rackspace’s customers, sales teams, solutions engineers, and product development/management groupsThe candidate that will fit best into a vmware solutions architect role will have extensive experience in the design and development of business applications and vmware solutionsThe solutions architect will design futuristic solutions with currently available technology and take responsibility for the quality of the solutionThe vmware solutions architect will work with rackspace’s sales teams to understand the customers’ business and technical objectives and then design solutions that leverage existing supported vmware technologiesWhere existing solutions do not exist, the solutions architect will work with product management and product engineering to help implement new standards and new processes that allows rackspace to solve for the customer’s needs.
Dna of a successful solutions architect:
Innately service-oriented and always communicates with respect and professionalism.
Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base.
Ability to prioritize deals, training, and initiatives through highly effective time management
Excellent problem solving, analytical, presentation, and whiteboarding skills
Motivated self-starter who takes ownership of customer needs and works to find a positive outcome that yields high customer service levels.
A trusted advisor to the customer that will conduct deep-dive sessions to help customers overcome adoption concerns.
The ability to interact in an engaging way with individuals and groups while conveying the value of rackspace services with clarity of the benefits to the customer.
Qualifications
Requires 5+ years of solution architecture experience or specialty domain experience with a proven track record.
Have a strong understanding and experience with vmware sddc, vsan, vnx, vsphere, srm, tanzu, hcx, vrealize and other vmware technologies.
Experience with hyperscaler vmware offerings such as vmc, gcve, or avs is ideal.
Strong understanding of architectural frameworks, devops concepts for ci/cd, configuration management, orchestration, etc.
Any of the following industry certifications are a plus: vcp, vcap, or vcdx for dcv or cma, rhcsa, rhce, mcse, mcsa, mcitp, ccna, cka, ckad, openstack.
Ability to travel approximately 15-50%.
Candidate must have the unrestricted right to work in the us without requiring sponsorship.
Visa qualification
This role does not qualify for foreign-worker sponsorship.
Are you a racker? rackers thrive in fast-paced environments built to inspire learning, growing, and innovatingThey are mission-inspired, values-grounded, culture-focused and dedicated to making a positive impact in everything they doRackers are inherently wired to solve problems and share ideas in small, nimble teamsAs experts in what they do, rackers are serious about delivering a fanatical experience™ to our customersRackers are valued members of a winning team on an inspiring mission and we want you to come join the racker family! why work at rackspace technology? find your fanaticalWe deliver the best customer experience in the industry to businesses that perform life-saving research, power cities, and feed millionsCome as you areCultivating inclusion is not just the right thing to do, it enables us to winOur executive inclusion council and racker resource groups (rrgs) partner to enable an inclusive workplace and drive initiatives such as rackspace’s participation in the annual texas conference for womenSatisfy your curiosityNo matter where you are going, we can help you get thereOur internal learning department, rackspace university®, provides training and development to rackers – from microsoft™ certifications to effective leadership training – our goal is to help you growMake a differenceAt the core of every racker is a drive to leave the world better than we found it, and we are passionate about giving back to our communities across the globeWhile rackers can leverage paid volunteer time off for any cause, our rack gives back program creates opportunities for rackers to give our time and talent to othersLive life completelyWe offer a well-rounded suite of health and wellness programs that help our rackers achieve a healthy and balanced life-styleSo while our rackers are busy taking care of our customers, we take care of our rackers#li-nm1
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