Sr. Presales Solution Architect - Data Center

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Sr. Solutions Architect Data Center & Cloud (Pre-Sales | Hybrid in Chicago)

Client-Facing | High Growth Environment | VAR

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Data Center, Virtualization, and Cloud technologies to support customers in the Chicago region. This is a hybrid role supporting mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple verticals.

If youre passionate about designing and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth organization that values deep technical knowledge and consultative selling.

What Youll Do

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll serve as a technical leader in pre-sales engagements by guiding customers through modern infrastructure strategies that solve business problems and drive digital transformation.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales efforts including client discovery, technical presentations, whiteboarding sessions, solution design, and proposals
• Architect enterprise-grade compute, storage, virtualization, and hybrid cloud solutions leveraging technologies like VMware, Nutanix, Cisco, Pure, Dell/EMC, AWS, and Azure
• Create reference architectures, diagrams, and Statements of Work for proposed services
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders, both technical and executive
• Deliver demos, workshops, and proof-of-concepts to showcase value
• Work closely with internal sales teams, engineering, and delivery to ensure alignment and successful handoff
• Maintain technical proficiency across vendor partner portfolios and emerging technologies
• Represent the firm as a subject matter expert in strategic vendor relationships
• Provide mentoring and leadership to less senior team members when needed

What you Bring

• 7+ years of designing & implementing complex Data Center and Cloud solutions
• Must have experience in a technical pre-sales role - preferably with a VAR or OEM
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, HCI, storage and operating systems
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and hybrid cloud environments
• Familiarity with core networking principles
• Active & Relevant certifications strongly
• Strong presentation, whiteboarding, and communication skills; comfortable engaging with C-level and technical stakeholders
• Local to the Chicago metro area - able to meet with clients as needed (hybrid remote)

Why Join

• Competitive base salary + bonus plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing training, certification sponsorships, and career development
• Access to industry-leading vendor technologies and strategic partnerships
• Collaborative, forward-thinking team with strong technical leadership

This is a Hybrid Remote Role - you'll have remote flexibility but must be based in the Chicago metro area for customer meetings.

Please apply today or you may send your resume to me directly: Alex.Higgins@levelociti.com