Job Description - Senior Solutions Architect – Strategy Team (Multi-Cloud & DevOps)
Title:
Senior Solutions Architect
Description
BlueAlly is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for our Strategy Team who excels in representing the entirety of the BlueAlly portfolio, including Data Center Compute & Storage, Networking, AI, Data, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, Professional Services, and more, with a strong emphasis on DevOps practices and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable across these solutions and primarily interact with SMEs and customers/prospects to help close deals, focusing on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and seamless integration across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, while still positioning the full breadth of BlueAlly's capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify and understand customer needs and technical requirements across the full BlueAlly portfolio, with particular depth in DevOps and multi-cloud contexts.
- Design and propose comprehensive solutions that incorporate DevOps methodologies, multi-cloud architectures, and the broader portfolio (compute/storage, networking, AI, data, cybersecurity, managed/professional services) to meet customer objectives.
- Spearhead complex deals involving DevOps transformations, multi-cloud migrations, or strategic initiatives requiring coordination across multiple BlueAlly practice areas; delegate to or team with other Solutions Architects when appropriate.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations, demonstrations, and proofs-of-concept showcasing DevOps tools, multi-cloud strategies, and integrated portfolio solutions.
- Craft messaging for C-suite, IT, and line-of-business stakeholders emphasizing the strategic business value of BlueAlly’s full portfolio, with special focus on DevOps-driven efficiency and multi-cloud flexibility.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments in DevOps, containerization, orchestration, multi-cloud technologies, and emerging areas across the BlueAlly portfolio.
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Knowledge & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in a Solutions Architect or similar role, with hands-on expertise in DevOps and multi-cloud environments.
- Demonstrated ability to architect solutions across multiple domains (compute/storage, networking, AI, data, cybersecurity, managed/professional services).
- Experience in presales or similar roles working with clients on DevOps implementations, multi-cloud strategies, and broader portfolio engagements.
- Proficiency with major DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible) and multi-cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel to customer and company locations as needed.
Key Differentiators
DevOps Expertise
- CI/CD pipeline design and automation strategies.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management.
- Containerization and orchestration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Multi-Cloud Expertise
- Hybrid and multi-cloud architecture design and integration.
- Cloud-agnostic solutions for workload portability and optimization.
- Cost management, governance, and security across multiple cloud providers.
Portfolio-Wide Integration
- Ability to design end-to-end solutions combining Data Center Compute/Storage, Networking, AI, Data, Cybersecurity, and Managed/Professional Services.
- Experience aligning DevOps and multi-cloud strategies with broader modernization, security, and operational outcomes.
- Proven track record of positioning managed and professional services to complement technical solutions.
AI-Infused DevOps & Multi-Cloud
- Propose AI-driven automation for DevOps processes and multi-cloud operations.
- Map business needs to AI-enhanced monitoring, deployment, and optimization patterns.
- Tie DevOps and multi-cloud initiatives to measurable KPIs.
Security & Compliance in DevOps and Multi-Cloud
- End-to-end security assessments and DevSecOps pipeline integration.
- Secure access, identity management, and zero-trust principles across multi-cloud environments.
- Compliance-driven architectures for regulated industries.
Work Conditions
- 40-hour week and availability during standard office hours.
- Location: Irvine, Hybrid.
- Travel expected: 50%.
