ASG Presales Solutions Engineer - Cloud

The Solutions Engineer - Cloud will work as a cloud generalist supporting account teams, customers, and go-to-market initiatives.  The Solutions Engineer will take a consultative approach and lead discussions with clients regarding cloud requirements, will understand how technology enables business, and recognize new opportunities for the company.  This position is a remote position however may be required to report to the Austin, TX location as required for business needs and as determined by SHI management.  

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Includes but not limited to:  

• Collaborating with account teams to understand the maturity levels of customer cloud environments through review and evaluation of cloud technologies, consumption, implementations, and processes  
• Designing and proposing cloud solutions that meet customer's business objectives   
• Collaborating with sales teams to drive the solution, including making recommendations and aligning the next steps for a sale  
• Strengthening technical relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), strategic and emerging partners, and key cloud partners 
• Educating sales teams on cloud solution selling and key technologies through 1x1 training, team training, and company training  
• Conducting product training and positioning for the sales team and customer  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience   
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platforms 

• High capacity to design cloud infrastructure including hybrid cloud, hyper-converged, infrastructure/platform as a service, micro-services, security, IAM, and governance  
• Ability to work with cloud architecture frameworks such as CSA, Microsoft Azure Reference Architecture, and AWS architecture best practices  
• Excellent presentation Skills  
• Must be results-driven with a strong sense of urgency  
• Attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills are critical 

Will be required to obtain from 12 months from hire date:  

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (preferred to have upon application)   
• Azure Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (preferred to have upon application)

Preferred Certifications:

The following are not required, however are considered a plus.  

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional  
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty  
• Microsoft AZ-100, 300, or 500 Series certifications  
• MCSA – Cloud Platform  
• MCSE – Cloud Platform and Infrastructure  
• Google Cloud Platform Architect  
• Red Hat Certified Engineer in Red Hat OpenStack  
• Other relevant certifications for public cloud, DevOps, containers, etc.   

• Travel to client locations required up to 30%  

• The estimated annual pay range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
• Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status