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Sr. Presales Solution Architect - Data Center

Sr. Presales Solution Architect - Data Center

LevelocitiChicago, IL, US
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Job Description

Sr. Solutions Architect Data Center & Cloud (Pre-Sales | Hybrid in Chicago)

Client-Facing | High Growth Environment | National VAR

A leading national technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Data Center, Virtualization, and Cloud technologies to support customers in the Chicago region. This is a hybrid role supporting mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple verticals.

If youre passionate about designing and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth organization that values deep technical knowledge and consultative selling.

What Youll Do

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll serve as a technical leader in pre-sales engagements by guiding customers through modern infrastructure strategies that solve business problems and drive digital transformation.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead pre-sales efforts including client discovery, technical presentations, whiteboarding sessions, solution design, and proposals
  • Architect enterprise-grade compute, storage, virtualization, and hybrid cloud solutions leveraging technologies like VMware, Nutanix, Cisco, Pure, Dell / EMC, AWS, and Azure
  • Create reference architectures, diagrams, and Statements of Work for proposed services
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, both technical and executive
  • Deliver demos, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to showcase value
  • Work closely with internal sales teams, engineering, and delivery to ensure alignment and successful handoff
  • Maintain technical proficiency across vendor partner portfolios and emerging technologies
  • Represent the firm as a subject matter expert in strategic vendor relationships
  • Provide mentoring and leadership to less senior team members when needed

What you Bring

  • 7+ years of designing & implementing complex Data Center and Cloud solutions
  • Must have experience in a technical pre-sales role - preferably with a VAR or OEM
  • Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, HCI, storage and operating systems
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and / or Azure) and hybrid cloud environments
  • Familiarity with core networking principles
  • Active & Relevant certifications strongly preferred
  • Strong presentation, whiteboarding, and communication skills; comfortable engaging with C-level and technical stakeholders
  • Local to the Chicago metro area - able to meet with clients as needed (hybrid remote)

    • Why Join

  • Competitive base salary + bonus plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Ongoing training, certification sponsorships, and career development
  • Access to industry-leading vendor technologies and strategic partnerships
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking team with strong technical leadership

    • This is a Hybrid Remote Role - you'll have remote flexibility but must be based in the Chicago metro area for customer meetings.

    Please apply today or you may send your resume to me directly : Alex.Higgins@levelociti.com

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