Senior Solutions Architect - VMware Cloud Foundations - Corporate Accounts

Join the Innovation Hub as a Senior Solutions Architect

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Solutions Architect to join our Corporate Accounts team at VMware by Broadcom. As a technical leader, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving strategic IT programs and initiatives for our customers. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your architectural, engineering, and IT leadership skills to shape the future of IT. If you have a passion for cloud computing, IT transformation, and modernization, we want to hear from you!

About VMware by Broadcom

VMware by Broadcom is a leading provider of innovative software solutions that empower organizations to build, run, and manage their digital infrastructure. Our VMware Cloud Foundations (VCF) solution is designed to help customers achieve their IT transformation goals by providing a secure, scalable, and efficient cloud infrastructure. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will play a critical role in architecting and demonstrating the value of VCF to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical validation efforts for customers across the VCF solution set, working closely with sales teams, Client Executives, and pre-sales peers.
• Develop customer VCF consumption plans and future state architecture for VMware by Broadcom key Corporate customers.
• Understand customer business objectives, IT initiatives, and IT environment, and match them with VMware's value proposition, vision, technologies, and services.
• Coordinate solution proposals with potential partners, VARs, and software vendors.
• Participate in the identification, qualification, and prioritization of an opportunity pipeline.
• Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams, specialists, and service sales organization throughout opportunities and in development stages.
• Pro-actively maintain expertise of VMware technologies via provided enablement and internal training offerings.
• Maintain technical and business knowledge of industry direction and trends.
• Maintain working knowledge of competitive offerings and architectures.
• Conduct workshops with customer stakeholders to identify business and technical requirements, current state gaps, and opportunities and inhibitors.
• Participate in demos and proof of concepts for customers.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of Information Technology experience.
• IT Team/Departmental Leadership OR pre-sales customer-facing experience.
• Experience in developing, positioning, and implementing business-aligned IT strategies, architectures, roadmaps, and proposals.
• Strong listening and question-based consultative skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively present to audiences and adjust to the level of role and understanding, including executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
• Broad, domain-level architectural understanding of:
  • Current IT Trends
  • IT Transformation and Modernization Technologies and Practices
  • Cloud Computing
  • IT Infrastructure and Data Center Design
  • Platform Design and Architecture
  • IT Processes
  • IT Governance
  • IT Roles & Responsibilities
  • IT Business drivers and financial operations

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred or equivalent years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
• Masters Preferred.
• Professional experience building out solutions with VMware technologies and cloud-based technologies.
• Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies.
• Solution design, implementation, and consultation experience.
• Advanced certifications (Examples include: ITIL, CISSP, VCP, VCDX) a plus.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Senior Solutions Architect at VMware by Broadcom, you will have access to a wide range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training and enablement programs to help you achieve proficiency in various technologies and concepts.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced leaders and technical specialists.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
• Career advancement opportunities within the organization.

Work Environment and Company Culture

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our company culture is built on the following values:

• Innovation: We encourage experimentation, learning, and innovation.
• Customer Focus: We are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Integrity: We operate with transparency, honesty, and ethics.
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including:

• On Target Earnings (OTE) range: $115,200 - $192,000.
• Equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and vacation time.

Location and Travel

This is a home office-based position with candidates residing in the greater Austin or Houston metropolitan areas. Travel: Up to 50% to customer sites and conferences as needed. Most travel will be regional.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced IT professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today, and join our team of innovative and talented professionals.

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