Technical Solutions Architect II -- Cloud Strategy & Infrastructure (Google Cloud Focused)

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5 years selling, architecting, implementing and/or marketing Google Cloud solutions, with a specific track record in operational excellence.
• Technical Expertise:
• Deep expertise in and prior experience with Google Cloud infrastructure and operations.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform, to drive cloud infrastructure automation and financial observability tools, such as Apptio and/or Google Cloud FinOps Hub, to achieve cloud cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of IaaS and PaaS models with the ability to architect for scale and reliability in Google Cloud,
• AI Proficiency: Deep familiarity and proficiency with modern AI tools. Specifically, experience using Gen AI (e.g. Google Gemini) and related tools to drive innovation and scale while accelerating profitability. Broader understanding of modern Generative, Applied and Physical AI/ML workloads and how to support them in Google Cloud.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate “builder” concepts to C-level executives.
• Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or confident ability to demonstrate equivalent-level subject matter expertise with immediate plan to either acquire or re-aquire this certification. Other Google Cloud professional level certifications may be considered.
• Education: 4-year bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Travel: Ability for overnight travel (25% - 50%).

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay. 

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

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Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Our Cloud Team is currently looking for a Technical Solutions Architect with an AWS focus who is passionate about Cloud Migration and Application Modernization.

Why should you join the WWT Cloud Team?

WWT's Cloud Team is dedicated to delivering top-notch consulting services and cloud solutions to our clients. By combining operational expertise with technical acumen, this position plays a critical role in defining and building go-to-market solutions for our practice as well as enabling and supporting our at-large field sales organization around the same.  WWT’s Cloud Team operates in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This is an exciting opportunity for well-qualified and passionate team players looking to make a real impact as part of a high performing team.

What will you be doing?

Technical Solutions Architects are quintessential customer advocates with both superb business acumen and a high degree of technical proficiency. As a key contributor around Cloud Strategy & Infrastructure, you will focus on transforming business through innovative solutions that deliver best in class omnichannel experiences.

You will use data-driven approaches and cutting-edge AI tools to align and execute WWT’s portfolio across the business. Specifically, you will be responsible for consulting with clients to design and document scalable multicloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring client success using frameworks like Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) and FinOps.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Portfolio Management: In collaboration with the larger GS&A team, build and maintain the Cloud Strategy & Infrastructure solution portfolio as part of the team that defines the go-to-market strategy for WWT to grow our cloud business. More specifically, you will drive the creation of standardized and repeatable solution offerings in conjunction with our strategic partners and their programs utilizing proven frameworks and methodologies.
• Pre-Sales Leadership: Provide technical pre-sales support to field sales teams in their efforts to win new logos and grow our existing customer relationships. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of public cloud architecture and operations at scale, focusing on such concepts as Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), Financial Operations (FinOps) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Solution Development & Content: Build and maintain technical marketing and proof of work collateral for our field teams and our customers to help position and sell Cloud Strategy & Infrastructure solutions. This includes:
• Technical Solution Workshops: Delivering reference architectures built with common best practices and advisory services focused on multicloud strategy and governance.
• Proofs of Concept (POCs): Utilizing the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to build complex multicloud architectures and demonstrate excellence in supporting operational processes.
• Thought Leadership: Writing articles covering market trends, such as the evolution of platform engineering and cloud cost optimization.
• Partner/Solution Alignment: Work with other technology solution areas within GS&A as well as our professional services organization and trusted services partners to build complex cloud infrastructures that incorporate class-leading hybrid solutions from complimentary OEMs (e.g. Cisco, Palo Alto, NetApp, Hashicorp, etc.).
• Enablement: Train WWT staff and our strategic partners on our unique ability to market, sell and deliver cloud solutions, specifically teaching the field how to spot opportunities for Cloud Strategy & Infrastructure.