Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

Sentinel is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team in Michigan.  As a Solution Architect, you are responsible for attending pre-sales calls or meetings to define client issues and business/IT requirements, identify and define technology solutions, and prepare statements of work and presentation documentation to articulate solutions with assistance. A dynamic position that requires a blend of technical expertise, communication skills, and strategic thinking. This role is a hybrid position requiring candidates to be local and report 2-3 days a week onsite to our Grand Rapids, Michigan office.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a Solution Architect or Presales position
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA A+, PSE-Professional, PCNSE, NSE4, MS-101, or equivalent are preferred
• Must have subject matter expertise in at least 1 technology, architecture, and/or delivery platforms
• Must be able to diagram/white board/sketch technology discussions live and “on the fly” with customers and peers
• Must be able to participate in discovery discussions with customers to define project scope
• Experience with storage systems (including NetApp, Pure, and HPE) is a plus
• Able to present technology briefings to both sales and customer audiences focusing discussion on specific needs of different groups
• Must have strategic thinking skills including strong analytical and problem-solving skills, risk management, willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done, excellent written and verbal communications skills, goal orientation and ability to work with cross functional teams in a matrix environment
• Must report onsite to one of our Michigan offices 2 times per week (Brighton, or Grand Rapids) and be able to travel to client meetings as needed
• Regular travel to customer locations will be required. Occasional overnight travel as required (estimated at 6-8 times per year)
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

Overview

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

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