Solutions Architect Sr.

Requisition Number: 103223 Senior Virtualization ArchitectLocation: This is a hybrid opportunity in our Calgary, AB office.Salary: Base - $155,000–$170,000 CAD + bonusInsight at a Glance14,000+ engaged teammates globally#20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces list$9.2 billion in revenueReceived 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year$1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globallyNow is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.About the role As a Senior Virtualization Architect, you will combine a diverse technical and industry background coupled with a deep understanding of how technology impacts a business environment. The Principal Architect can translate a business need into an appropriate high-level solution and articulate the value of that solution back to business decision-makers. The Principal Architect is focused on complex opportunities that span multiple solution areas and services offerings. A Senior Virtualization Architect may leverage Solutions Architects and Services Subject Matter Experts to develop a solution outline depending on the specific technical and services requirements of that opportunity. Along the way, you will get to:Function in a billable role, providing architecture, design, and implementation skills on server virtualization, server workload migration, and site-to-site replication Disaster Recovery client delivery project. Produce written and visual collateral and materials supporting the server virtualization professional service offerings. Participate in validating the strategy of responding to complex RFPs and coordinating the technical response for the validated opportunities. Provide technology leadership on complex server virtualization projects. Obtain and maintain required vendor certifications as required to support Insight product certification requirements or goals. Report weekly your time engaged in billable activities, product certification, pre-sales activities, professional development, and company initiatives. Provide formal and informal mentoring to technical staff interested in Architecture and Specialist career paths. Provide technical leadership for critical situations when they occur at our Managed Services clients (infrastructure outages, Cybersecurity incidents). Support the partner management team by maintaining technical relationships with key managed partners (Microsoft, Broadcom, HPE, Dell, etc.) When required, travel to participate in Insight technical expos. When required, travel to client location for in-person meetings with key client personnelBe AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.What we’re looking forBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent (mandatory). Minimum 10 years of industry experience in a variety of virtualization architect, designer, and implementation roles. Extensive experience and knowledge of multiple virtualization platforms, server and storage vendors and system development lifecycle methodologies. Extensive experience with project planning, estimating, and project delivery activities. 5+ years of project experience in Information Technology (IT) Professional Services. Breath of knowledge around IT infrastructure and data center (network, server, storage). Breadth of knowledge of Broadcom VMware ESX virtualization solution. Knowledge of Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) virtualization solution. Breadth of knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure Local server virtualization solutions. Breath of knowledge of Local and Wide Area Networking design. Experience conducting capability assessments and developing multi-year roadmaps within the server virtualization area of the IT Infrastructure domains. Experience providing formal mentoring to IT Specialists and Architects within the organization. Experience in Operational Technology (OT) including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). What you can expectWe’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.