Solution Architect
Lightedge is seeking a Solutions Architect with deep expertise in IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments to help customers modernize, optimize, and scale critical infrastructure platforms. This role combines technical architecture, customer engagement, and strategic solution design across enterprise hosting, hybrid cloud, storage, backup, and disaster recovery environments.
The ideal candidate is comfortable leading technical discussions with customers, designing resilient IBM i and Power-based solutions, and partnering closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver outcomes that align with business and operational goals.
What You'll Do:
- Design and architect IBM Power Systems and IBM i solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers
- Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery initiatives
- Develop hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating colocation, managed services, cloud, and on-prem platforms
- Serve as the technical lead during customer discovery sessions, solution presentations, and architectural reviews
- Collaborate with Sales teams to align technical strategy with customer business requirements
- Create solution documentation, diagrams, scopes, and technical recommendations
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and operational alignment
- Provide technical mentorship and contribute to architectural standards and best practices
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical consulting roles
- Strong expertise with IBM Power Systems, IBM i (AS/400), PowerVM, and IBM PowerVS
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
- Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, hosting, and hybrid cloud environments
- Experience presenting technical solutions directly to customers and executive stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
Preferred/Bonus Experience:
- x86 server infrastructure design and administration
- VMware virtualization platforms
- Public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Experience with managed hosting or colocation environments
- Familiarity with enterprise networking and security concepts
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