Technical Solutions Architect I – Storage
Qualifications:
- Substantial knowledge of current and upcoming storage technologies and operations
- Proficient ability to perform concurrent tasks in complex environments and adjusting priorities
- Ability to communicate and modify approach, language, and style to different audiences
- Basic experience in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and leading storage initiatives and projects
- Must have excellent communication skills, writing skills, and the ability to work with team members at all levels
- Storage and other certifications are preferred, but not required
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Assurance, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 3-5 years of information storage experience as an engineer/architect. The ideal candidate will have combined experience as a storage architect practitioner, storage consultant.
- 1-3 years experience with one or more of the following: NetApp, Dell/EMC storage offerings, PURE, VAST, Qumulo, Hitachi, HPE, IBM, and performance testing
- Up to 5% domestic travel
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 $110,000.00 to $135,000.00 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: Heath, 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?
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world’s most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers 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 nearly 12,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT’s culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.
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What is the ATC?
Our Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is like no other testing and research lab. We call it an ecosystem that is front ended by our WWT Platform (Website). It’s the place engineers and architects go for exclusive resources, guidance and tools. In the ATC, we provide Labs, Learning Paths, Cyber Range, Proof of Concepts, Lab Hosting Programs, and WWT Research. These offerings are meant for our Customers, Partners, and Internal Employees who need training and education on the latest and greatest solutions across all technology domains.
What will you be doing?
This role will reside within the Data Center and Cloud ATC Solutions Development team. This resource will be responsible for evaluating and developing new Labs and Learning content for the ATC portal. This role will be primarily storage focused, but will work with a wide range of technologies. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge and expertise with various Storage vendors (i.e. NetApp, Pure, Dell, HP, etc), as well as a broad level of understanding around other data center technologies such as cloud, hypervisors, server administration, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage relationships with OEM partners around Data Center and Cloud technologies
- Design and Build environments and storage solutions for Labs and Learning content.
- Create articles, videos, demonstrations, and labs to educate customers (both internally and externally)
- Collaborate with team members across ATC Solutions Development to develop solution based educational content.
- Further develop ad foster partnerships and relationships within WWT that support WWT’s go-to-market strategy around storage solutions.
- Present and showcase storage based educational content as needed, including ATC Builder’s, Live Lab presentations, etc.
- Stay updated on emerging trends through documentation, vendor resources, and industry developments.
- Develop scenario based, interactive lab exercises that simulate real-world primary storage applications, focusing on learning objectives and educational goals.