Professional Services Storage Architect
Job Description
About NetApp
We're forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can't do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea?
"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO
Job Summary
NetApp has a challenging and exciting opportunity for an individual contributor within NetApp's Services organization. This role of Solution Innovation Architect will be responsible for translating the client's business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for very large complex technology solutions and integrating architecture. Acts as an advocate for the client as the ultimate authority on the architecture designed to address client business problems. Provides direction for design activities. Often project-based, sometimes working at customer sites. The successful candidate will be a thought leader in any of the following focus area: hybrid cloud design, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, ITSM integration, automation.• Gain deep insight into the customer's business objectives and collaboratively lead customer executives and the NetApp account team to create IT service strategies and solution designs including initial implementation, and operations capabilities to achieve those objectives.• Engage with customer executives to provide pre-sales consulting as a trusted business and IT advisor.• Lead development of methods, principles, and IP creation that gives NetApp competitive advantage in cloud transformation• Using our cloud native portfolio of storage, data management, and hyper converged infrastructure products and through our close collaborations with AWS, Azure and GCP, guide our clients as they migrate their infrastructure to on premises, hybrid or public cloud solutions• Ability to guide teams and customers through transitions to NetApp technology and new datacenter models, with emphasis on building a strategy and high-level plan; familiarity with tools, processes, assessing/qualifying, migrations, operational planning, etc. • Deep knowledge of NetApp and competitor storage portfolio including value proposition, product positioning, roadmap, and technical applicability - specific expertise with Data fabric, Data management• Strong understanding of Cloud and data center technologies, competitive offerings in the marketplace and landscape of cloud solution providers.• ** This opportunity will be remote, with approximately 10-30% travel required. **
Job Requirements• 15 years of proven technical design and architectural skills preferably in a product or service introduction and/or process design context in enterprise information technology industry.‬‬‬• Consultative solution architecture and engineering involving storage and a broad array of technology platforms - preferred vendor product knowledge NetApp, EMC, Cisco, VMWare, HP, ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, BMC, etc.), e-bonding/integration• Recognized expert in key technical functions, customer transformation and consultative selling• Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance and proposing solutions.• Strong understanding of Cloud and data center technologies, competitive offerings in the marketplace and landscape of cloud solution providers.• Able to confidently lead executive level conversations and forums about IT strategy, design, transition, and operations• Must be comfortable working at CEO/Director Level (internal and external) with excellent, effective communication skills, comfortable as a leader or a player• Ability to assist with Pre-Sales activities- work with Field, Partners and Customers.• Financial acumen - understand finance, P&L process, standards and ROI tools
Education
Preferred 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent combination of relevant Certifications/Training and years of Technical Pre-Sales Architect experience.
Did you know
Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you.
Why NetApp?
In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.
We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.
U.S. Residents Only: In accordance with NetApp's Policy, all U.S. employees of NetApp must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work at a Company location or remotely. If there is a reason preventing you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, you must request and be approved for one of the legally acceptable exemptions and reasonable accommodation must be established.
NYC Residents Only: If the Company determines this role will be performed in NYC, the salary range will be $190,980 - $233,420.00. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), company bonus, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's) *. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors such as location, qualifications, certifications, relevant work experience and other factors, consistent with applicable law.
Job Segment: Pre-Sales, Data Center, Solution Architect, Cisco, Sales, Technology, Research
We're forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can't do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea?
"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO
Job Summary
NetApp has a challenging and exciting opportunity for an individual contributor within NetApp's Services organization. This role of Solution Innovation Architect will be responsible for translating the client's business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for very large complex technology solutions and integrating architecture. Acts as an advocate for the client as the ultimate authority on the architecture designed to address client business problems. Provides direction for design activities. Often project-based, sometimes working at customer sites. The successful candidate will be a thought leader in any of the following focus area: hybrid cloud design, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, ITSM integration, automation.• Gain deep insight into the customer's business objectives and collaboratively lead customer executives and the NetApp account team to create IT service strategies and solution designs including initial implementation, and operations capabilities to achieve those objectives.• Engage with customer executives to provide pre-sales consulting as a trusted business and IT advisor.• Lead development of methods, principles, and IP creation that gives NetApp competitive advantage in cloud transformation• Using our cloud native portfolio of storage, data management, and hyper converged infrastructure products and through our close collaborations with AWS, Azure and GCP, guide our clients as they migrate their infrastructure to on premises, hybrid or public cloud solutions• Ability to guide teams and customers through transitions to NetApp technology and new datacenter models, with emphasis on building a strategy and high-level plan; familiarity with tools, processes, assessing/qualifying, migrations, operational planning, etc. • Deep knowledge of NetApp and competitor storage portfolio including value proposition, product positioning, roadmap, and technical applicability - specific expertise with Data fabric, Data management• Strong understanding of Cloud and data center technologies, competitive offerings in the marketplace and landscape of cloud solution providers.• ** This opportunity will be remote, with approximately 10-30% travel required. **
Job Requirements• 15 years of proven technical design and architectural skills preferably in a product or service introduction and/or process design context in enterprise information technology industry.‬‬‬• Consultative solution architecture and engineering involving storage and a broad array of technology platforms - preferred vendor product knowledge NetApp, EMC, Cisco, VMWare, HP, ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, BMC, etc.), e-bonding/integration• Recognized expert in key technical functions, customer transformation and consultative selling• Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance and proposing solutions.• Strong understanding of Cloud and data center technologies, competitive offerings in the marketplace and landscape of cloud solution providers.• Able to confidently lead executive level conversations and forums about IT strategy, design, transition, and operations• Must be comfortable working at CEO/Director Level (internal and external) with excellent, effective communication skills, comfortable as a leader or a player• Ability to assist with Pre-Sales activities- work with Field, Partners and Customers.• Financial acumen - understand finance, P&L process, standards and ROI tools
Education
Preferred 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent combination of relevant Certifications/Training and years of Technical Pre-Sales Architect experience.
Did you know
Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you.
Why NetApp?
In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.
We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.
U.S. Residents Only: In accordance with NetApp's Policy, all U.S. employees of NetApp must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work at a Company location or remotely. If there is a reason preventing you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, you must request and be approved for one of the legally acceptable exemptions and reasonable accommodation must be established.
NYC Residents Only: If the Company determines this role will be performed in NYC, the salary range will be $190,980 - $233,420.00. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), company bonus, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's) *. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors such as location, qualifications, certifications, relevant work experience and other factors, consistent with applicable law.
Job Segment: Pre-Sales, Data Center, Solution Architect, Cisco, Sales, Technology, Research
Date Posted
11/04/2022
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