Senior Solutions Architect

3 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada ThinkOn, Inc. Full time


Reporting to the Technical IT Manager, the Senior Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in overseeing operational protocols and ensuring availability for advanced projects. This individual will serve as the primary 'local authority' for designated products and systems within the ThinkOn ecosystem. The Solutions Architect must possess the capability to identify project requirements, devise practical solutions, and assume technical leadership during implementation. This position will be acknowledged as a specialist in ThinkOn's offerings, methodologies, and practices, with the aptitude to integrate emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and resolve all issues escalated beyond level 2 support
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing mentorship and technical guidance to level 2 personnel
  • Identify critical elements of a challenge and address them promptly by determining optimal resolutions
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved
  • Engage in Architecture Design tasks to develop scalable solutions for cloud service providers.
  • Oversee VMware-based virtual platforms and associated solutions.
  • Focus on areas including ESXi, vCenter & vCloud with NSX-T
  • Manage Backup, Replication, Active Directory, and Storage solutions.
  • Configure, deploy, and manage physical servers and chassis/blade solutions from vendors like HPe, Cisco, Lenovo, and Dell.
  • Lead level 3 projects and implementations related to assigned products/systems
  • Create documentation for system deployment, operation, and support
  • Provide advanced system troubleshooting and problem analysis for various hardware and software components within ThinkOn systems
  • Maintain close collaboration with all technical and project-related teams within ThinkOn, clients, and vendors
  • Conduct system deployment, integration, and support activities throughout the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC)
  • Offer on-call support for production systems
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned
  • Serve as the primary expert for all ThinkOn Infrastructure and services in discussions with Engineering, Architects, and Product teams
  • Evaluate new technologies and develop Proof of Concept (POC) plans for execution
  • Act as the technical leader to provide guidance and planning for the Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Team in rolling out new or existing services.
Qualifications:
  • Canadian or Permanent Resident status for over 10 years
  • Minimum of 5 years of operational experience with VMware-based virtual platforms
  • At least 5 years of operational experience with VMware Sphere (ESXi & vCenter)
  • A minimum of 3 years of operational experience with VMware Cloud Director environments
  • At least 2 years of operational experience with Cloud environments
  • Minimum of 2 years of operational experience with NSX environments
  • 3+ years of experience in blades and chassis administration (HPe, Cisco, Lenovo, and/or Dell)
  • 3+ years of experience in fibre channel-based storage administration
  • Strong understanding of routing and switching concepts and technologies
  • Experience in a 24/7/365, multi-tiered large-scale production environment.
  • VMware Certified Professional 6+ (VCP6 or higher)
  • Experience in implementing and/or maintaining VMware vCloud environments
  • NSX-T implementation and management experience for vCloud environments
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with VMware Tanzu and Kubernetes would be advantageous
  • Familiarity with Hyperflex or HCI PIVOT3
  • Experience in migrating from NSX-V to NSX-T within vCloud environments
  • Knowledge of IP Networking, routing, and switching
  • Experience with SOC or ISO audit/control related to environmental security
  • Experience with the implementation and/or design of Veeam, Zerto, or CommVault

Benefits and Perks:
  • A remote-first culture
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible time-off for vacation; 5 personal days/year
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
  • A $1,000* Wellness & Learning allowance*
  • Eligible to join the ThinkOn Group Retirement Savings Plan*
  • Referral Bonuses for successful hires*
  • These benefits are for full-time permanent employees only.


Think On, Incorporated: Where Data Thrives

Founded in 2013, ThinkOn is a managed infrastructure services provider (MISP) with a global data center footprint, focused on empowering partners to do whatever they need to do with their data. ThinkOn's team of data-obsessed experts protect clients' data like it's their own, making it more resilient, secure, actionable, and searchable. ThinkOn is Channel First and works with a global network of value-add resellers and managed service providers to provide creative, turnkey Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS), and Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions and data management services that are fast, flexible, scalable, highly secure, and cost-effective with predictable pricing and no hidden fees. ThinkOn has data centers located across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Caribbean.

Recognized for its substantial growth and global success, ThinkOn has been named to several notable lists, including The Globe and Mail's Report on Business ranking of "Canada's Top Growing Companies" (2021 and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast , CIOReview's "Most Promising Backup Solution Provider" (2021), the Canadian Business "Growth List," and Channel Daily News' "Top 100 Solution Providers"

ThinkOn is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. To learn more, visit


Accessibility:

ThinkOn is committed to a workforce that is reflective of diverse populations. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and accessibility standards across Canada, ThinkOn provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible and adheres to our corporate values.

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