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About SHI International
SHI International is a global IT solutions provider and Value-Added Reseller (VAR) that helps corporate, enterprise, and public sector customers manage, procure, and secure hardware, software, and cloud services.
SHI International currently has
46 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$125,000–$220,000
across 45 roles with salary data.
The Solutions Architect - SDDC joins the infrastructure team to assist customers with post-sales implementation of data center infrastructure automation initiatives as they transition toward modern data center solutions and private clouds. This role involves performing low-level design, architecture analysis, system migration, and hands-on deployment of enterprise platforms while serving as a technical lead and mentor for other consultants. The candidate will work with VMware VCF, Aria Automation, and IaC tools including SaltStack, Terraform, or Ansible. Required skills include proficiency in PowerShell, PowerCLI, and Javascript, alongside expertise in vSAN, storage, SAN, NSX virtual networking, and ransomware resiliency solutions. The role focuses on solving complex infrastructure challenges by providing configuration and upgrade services while collaborating with sales teams to identify and scope professional services opportunities for clients moving toward software-defined data center environments.
What does a Solutions Architect earn in Remote?
Median $233425 from 64 postings across 12 companies.
Perform low-level design and implementation for data center infrastructure automation and private cloud solutions.
Deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation, Aria Automation, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Execute system migrations, upgrades, and integrations with existing customer infrastructure.
Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert to oversee project outcomes and team performance.
Collaborate with sales teams to identify, scope, and close professional services opportunities through discovery meetings.
Develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) to drive revenue growth for professional services engagements.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to other architects and consultants within the organization.
What we're looking for
Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
5+ years of experience in solutions architecture or working with infrastructure including blade chassis, servers, hypervisors, storage, and backup solutions.
7+ years of experience with VMware and associated products in enterprise environments.
8 to 10+ years of technical experience with increasing responsibility.
Required certification in VCP – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator or VCP – VMware Cloud Foundation Architect.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like SaltStack, Terraform, or Ansible, and scripting in PowerShell, PowerCLI, and Javascript.
Expertise in VMware VCF, Aria automation, vSAN, NSX networking, and disaster recovery solutions.
Optional certifications include VCAP – VMware Cloud Foundation Automation, Operations, or Architect (preferred).
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