Solutions Architect

The Solution Architect is responsible for developing technically sound and commercially viable infrastructure solutions in support of sales opportunities. The role focuses on applying established reference architectures standards and design principles to customer requirements while ensuring alignment with Vertivs portfolio delivery capabilities and commercial objectives.

The Solution Architect operates within defined architectural guardrails and collaborates closely with Sales Engineering and Product teams to deliver consistent high-quality Power and Thermal solutions efficiently.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solution Development & Presales Support
  • Translate customer requirements into solution concepts using approved architectures and standards
  • Develop technical proposals solution descriptions and Bills of Material

  • Support Sales with technical input during customer engagements presentations and clarifications

• Application of Standards & Architectures
  • Apply Vertiv reference architectures redundancy models and design guidelines
  • Ensure solutions align with portfolio positioning cost models and delivery constraints

  • Identify deviations from standard architectures and escalate when required

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with internal engineering disciplines (electrical mechanical controls services)
  • Coordinate inputs from internal specialists and support functions

  • Support smooth handover of solutions into execution phases

• Quality & Risk Awareness
  • Ensure solutions meet defined technical compliance and customer requirements
  • Highlight technical risks assumptions and dependencies clearly

  • Support validation against applicable standards (e.g. Tier intent redundancy philosophy)

• Continuous Improvement
  • Capture lessons learned from executed projects
  • Contribute feedback to improve reference designs tools and solution guidelines
  • Actively develop technical and commercial understanding of Vertivs offerings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical degree (Electrical Mechanical or related engineering discipline)
• 6-8 years experience in presales design or solution engineering in infrastructure / data centre environments
• Solid understanding of power cooling and infrastructure system concepts
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel (20%)

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