Description and Requirements
Position Description :
Lenovo is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solutions Architect who will play a key role in supporting the development and deployment of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)-related service offerings, including Professional and Managed Services.
The chosen candidate will be part of Lenovo Solutions & Services Group (SSG) as a member of the Center of Excellence team, driving service offering design and definition for our Professional Services, Managed Services, and TruScale Services businesses.
- This role is primarily internal but includes some customer-facing work.
- This is a remote-only role.
In this role you will :
Support the development and delivery of IaaS service offerings for enterprise customers, leveraging hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Work with leading enterprises and cloud providers to integrate customer and market requirements into service offerings and technology roadmaps.Architect full-stack infrastructure solutions, including compute, networking, storage, security, and management components, to support enterprise workloads.Demonstrate expertise in infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, software-defined networking, storage solutions, security, automation, and cloud orchestration.Leverage experience with hyperconverged infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and software-defined data center (SDDC) solutions.Work across internal teams, divisions, and external partners to develop and deliver innovative IaaS solutions that drive business value.Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present solutions to customers, internal stakeholders, and partners.Drive strategic relationships with Large Enterprises, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), OEMs, and System Integrators.Act as the technical lead for VMware-based and hybrid cloud IaaS offerings, collaborating with the Hybrid Cloud Practice leader throughout the service offering lifecycle, including :o Assisting in the creation of new service offerings, from concept development to implementation guidance.
o Leading initial implementations alongside Technical Consultants.
Deliver presentations in support of :o Offering development and go-to-market strategies.
o Field enablement and training initiatives.
o Service delivery execution.
Assist in documentation of project requirements, statements of work, and service descriptions.Collaborate with business partners to enhance solution capabilities and integration.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree, MBA, or equivalent experience required.7+ years of experience architecting and deploying enterprise infrastructure solutions.Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with at least one cloud platform (VMware, AWS, Azure, GCP).Proven expertise in designing, developing, and delivering global-scale IaaS platforms and solutions.Experience implementing high-availability, multi-site infrastructure architectures with defined RTO / RPO objectives.Strong background in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), networking, security, automation, and enterprise workload optimization.Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and SaltStack.Certification such as VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or other relevant cloud / infrastructure certifications preferred.Preferred Skills :
Experience developing infrastructure strategy and reference architectures for enterprise-scale deployments.Hands-on expertise in infrastructure hardware, software, and cloud-native architectures.Experience designing and implementing highly available, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions.Strong scripting / programming skills (Python, YAML, PowerShell) for automation and configuration management.Deep knowledge of load balancers, software-defined networks, firewalls, CDN, and enterprise storage solutions.Experience with monitoring, observability, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) methodologies.Expertise in defining and delivering infrastructure migration, implementation, operations, and optimization initiatives.Industry knowledge in key verticals such as financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and technology.Experience in systems integration and managing direct / channel sales engagements.Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, container-based solutions, and hybrid cloud strategies.Demonstrated ability to present technical solutions and recommendations to customers, engineering teams, and leadership.Experience in a customer-facing IaaS environment, providing professional and managed services.TOGAF 9 Certified or equivalent architecture framework certification preferred.You will report to SSG (Solutions & Services Group) organization structure.
SSG has been focusing on the expanding IT service market, especially the digital workplace services opportunity, the growing demand for aaS (as a Service) model, and customers’ stronger preference for sustainability services. Meanwhile, SSG has continued to invest in software tools, platforms, and repeatable vertical solutions with our own IP, and focus on vertical solutions in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education, and Smart City. We are expanding TruScale as a Service to include Digital Workplace Solutions, developing our Hybrid Cloud solutions, and exploring Metaverse solutions. Additional Locations :
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