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Calian Group · 1 day ago

Principal Architect/Engineer, Microsoft Technologies

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Calian Group is a technology solutions provider, and they are seeking a Principal Architect, Engineering to lead customer projects associated with data center builds and migrations. The role involves delivering technical solutions, liaising with customers, and ensuring project goals are met within budget.

Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Works with Solutions Architects to validate solution architecture and acts as the liaison between customers and Calian

Works with various Practice Managers and Principal Architects within Calian that are subject matter experts to ensure that the complete solution is being delivered to the customer as per the statement of work

Able to install and configure Azure and AWS-designed solutions

Able to install and configure network, storage, compute, and virtualization designed solutions

Work directly with technical engineers and other practice managers, as well as non-technical end users

Ability to meet or exceed customer goals and objectives for the project within budget

Ability to explain detailed concepts and technologies to customers in pre-sales engagements

Work closely with the Account Executives, manufacturer partners and the customer to ensure a smooth transition from design to implementation and support

Engage outside vendors to troubleshoot issues and tackle problems

Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

AzureAWSData Center DesignVirtualizationCloud ComputingNetworkingVMware vSphereMicrosoft HYPER-VPre-sales EngagementTechnical LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

7+ years of in-depth experience implementing technology solutions that utilize the skills described above

Experience working directly with technical engineers and practice managers as well as nontechnical end users

Experience directing multiple technical staff simultaneously while ensuring that production goals are met

Well versed with considerable experience designing and managing cloud computing environments for several years (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)

Strong knowledge of Data Center Design, Disaster Recovery Architectures, Enterprise Storage Systems, Replication Technologies, Storage and Backup, Virtualization, Networking (Classical Ethernet and Software Defined)

Proven track record of running and entire IT infrastructure delivery operations for a mid-size or enterprise corporation employing 500+ employees

Able to interact confidently with C-level executives at customer sites

Experience in white boarding concepts and technologies in pre-sales and post sales scenarios

Working knowledge of storage area networks utilizing fiber and iSCSI

Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere and Microsoft HYPER-V virtualization technologies

Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future