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Rackspace Technology
  • Position Number: 3183264
  • Location: Seattle , WA
  • Position Type: Computer and Information Technology


Senior Enterprise Solution Architect

Rackspace Technology




Enterprise Solution Architect -West (Pre-sales)
*100% Remote, candidate may live anywhere Central/West U.S.*Any of the following industry certifications are a plus: Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, CCNA, OpenStack, AWS Solution Architect, Google Cloud Architect*This role does NOT qualify for foreign-worker sponsorship.*Must have pre-sales and client facing experience, with excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Role Summary:
The Enterprise Solution Architect's role is to provide pre-sales strategic guidance and solution support to our Enterprise sales team. Rackspace expert cloud consulting and application services help customers across the globe do just that - designing and delivering change that creates real business value.Our architects provide unbiased but deeply informed technical expertise in public, private, hybrid and multi cloud solutions to help our customers succeed in a multi-cloud world. Our deep managed service experience makes Rackspace the ideal architecture partner, designing frameworks and environments that help you prioritize ongoing optimization, continuous improvement and ease of management. Our experts provide strategic guidance, transformation and optimization services that transform more than just technology.Rackspace Solutions and Services defines and develops Rackspace's portfolio of technologies, service offerings and professional services. This integrated suite of solutions and services enables us to adapt to our customer's evolving hybrid cloud needs that span Strategy and Transformation, data, applications, infrastructure and security. We build these solutions to accelerate the value of the cloud for our customers and deliver a Fanatical Experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated knowledge of technologies, platforms, dedicated private clouds (OpenStack, VMWare, Hyper-V), and multi-tenant public clouds (AWS, Azure, and Google)Requires 7+ years of Pre-sales/solution architecture experience or specialty domain experienceTrack record of success working through technical challenges within enterprise organizationsAdvanced knowledge and thought leadership on technology and industry trends that affect hosting decisions for enterprise organizationsExperience navigating complex deals around internal obstacles to ensure revenue realizationAny of the following industry certifications are a plus: Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, CCNA, OpenStack, AWS Solution Architect, Google Cloud ArchitectBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Required.Prefer Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business.Experience may substitute for the degree requirement at a rate of 3 years' experience for 1 year of education.High school diploma required.At least two industry certifications

desired
but not required: Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, CCNA, OpenStack, Cloud Savvy. Top tier industry certifications highly desired: i.e. CISSP, ITIL MALC, etc.

Are you a Racker?
Rackers thrive in fast-paced environments built to inspire learning, growing, and innovating.They are mission-inspired, values-grounded, culture-focused and dedicated to making a positive impact in everything they do.Rackers are inherently wired to solve problems and share ideas in small, nimble teams.As experts in what they do, Rackers are serious about delivering a Fanatical Experience to our customers.Rackers 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 fanatical. We deliver the best customer experience in the industry to businesses that perform life-saving research, power cities, and feed millions.Come as you are. Cultivating inclusion is not just the right thing to do, it enables us to win. Our 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 Women.Satisfy your curiosity. No matter where you are going, we can help you get there. Our internal learning department, Rackspace University, provides training and development to Rackers - from Microsoft certifications to effective leadership training - our goal is to help you grow.Make a difference. At 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 globe. While 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 others.Live life completely. We offer a well-rounded suite of health and wellness programs that help our Rackers achieve a healthy and balanced life-style. So while our Rackers are busy taking care of our customers, we take care of our Rackers.About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world's leading technologies - across applications, data and security - to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we're all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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