Field Solution Architect, Remote TX
Connection · District of Columbia, United States · 4 wk ago
Engineering$109k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Partner with Account Managers to discover, qualify, and develop solution opportunities across target and existing accounts
- Design and present advanced solution architectures with a focus on cloud platforms, SaaS, and modern workplace technologies
- Drive revenue growth by penetrating new accounts and expanding existing customer relationships
- Lead customer discussions by identifying business needs and aligning them to cloud-based and outcome-driven solutions
- Document discovery findings and solution designs to improve team collaboration and customer follow-up
- Support business development efforts by identifying and engaging strategic cloud and digital transformation opportunities
- Participate in customer calls, workshops, and presentations to position solution value and technical capabilities
- Enable sales teams through training and knowledge sharing on cloud technologies, Microsoft ecosystem, and emerging solutions
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, including development of new cloud solutions, services, and go-to-market strategies
- Collaborate with Inside Solution Architects (ISAs), engineers, and leadership on solution development and delivery
- Maintain ongoing engagement in technical pre-sales activities, including demos, assessments, and solution optimization
- Stay current with evolving technologies and maintain relevant certifications and technical expertise
- Perform administrative responsibilities including documentation, internal communication, and participation in training
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience; 10+ years preferred for full proficiency
- Proven experience in pre-sales engineering, solution architecture, or consulting roles
- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures
- Experience designing and positioning solutions within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
- Ability to articulate Azure vs AWS/GCP differentiators and guide customers toward best-fit solutions
- Experience with customer workshops, technical presentations, and solution demonstrations
- Familiarity with cloud migrations, assessments, and optimization strategies
- Working Knowledge Of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 (M365), Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Fabric, Identity & Security (Entra ID, Zero Trust concepts), Cloud platforms and SaaS solutions, Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware – supporting knowledge), Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity (cloud-focused)
- Working Knowledge Of Microsoft Azure certifications preferred
- Additional cloud, security, or architecture certifications are a plus
- Proven success in B2B solution selling environments
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Experience with account planning, upselling, and cross-selling strategies
- Ability to clearly articulate the business value of technical solutions
- Strong organizational and pipeline management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and sales teams