Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Architect Sr - Dedicated based in the United States.

This senior architecture role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted technical advisor to organizations navigating complex infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.

• Serve as a strategic technical advisor to clients, recommending infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives, technical requirements, and long-term priorities.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their goals, challenges, existing environments, and infrastructure requirements.
• Guide clients through the evaluation, architecture, design, implementation, and optimization of complex infrastructure solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance and best practices across data center networking, private cloud, compute, storage, and related infrastructure technologies.
• Apply deep expertise in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and Nexus solutions to develop effective data center networking architectures.
• Support sales teams during customer engagements by contributing technical expertise, solution recommendations, discovery activities, and architectural guidance.
• Translate business and technical requirements into integrated infrastructure solutions that address scalability, performance, availability, security, and operational needs.
• Evaluate infrastructure products, services, and technologies and determine how they can effectively integrate with broader enterprise platforms.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural recommendations clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of evolving infrastructure technologies and industry best practices to provide clients with relevant and forward-looking recommendations.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the architecture and consulting practice.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and upskilling opportunities to expand technical capabilities and prepare for future leadership and career growth.

• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and Cisco Nexus solutions.
• 10+ years of professional experience working with data center networking solutions and infrastructure technologies.
• 10+ years of experience in consulting and customer-facing technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure products, services, solutions, and their integration with other enterprise technologies and platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and recommend complex infrastructure solutions based on customer business objectives and technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of data center networking and adjacent infrastructure domains, including private cloud, compute, storage, and related technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex environments and develop practical, scalable solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with confidence engaging directly with customers, sales teams, technical specialists, and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to establish credibility and trust as a technical advisor while balancing customer needs with solution feasibility and business objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple customer engagements and priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical quality and responsiveness.
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying current with emerging infrastructure technologies.
• Ability to work fully remotely and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.
• Willingness to support customer engagements and business activities across relevant time zones as required.

• Salary range of up to $180,000, plus bonus depending on experience.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Ability to work from another location, including an international destination, for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, upskilling, career advancement, and internal progression.
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth and long-term career development.
• Opportunity to work with complex enterprise infrastructure, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation solutions.
• Exposure to diverse customers, technology environments, and challenging consulting engagements.
• People-focused culture emphasizing collaboration, professional development, and meaningful impact.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to local communities and broader social-impact initiatives.