Consulting Solutions Architect

Sentinel is seeking a highcaliber, consultingminded Solutions Architect to join our presales organization. This role is intentionally targeted toward individuals who have built their careers in VAR or manufacturer presales environments and understand how to design, position, and scope data center solutions that deliver longterm customer value.

We're looking for a trusted technical advisor who actively partners with Account Managers and customers to shape solutions, estimate services, and articulate Sentinel's value from a strategic, consultative standpoint.

This is a full time opportunity working a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week being onsite at our Downers Grove, IL corporate headquarters.

5+ years of experience in a technical pre-sales design role

• Strong preference for experience at a VAR or systems integrator

• Manufacturer presales backgrounds will be considered

Demonstrated experience designing, quoting, or holding certifications/accreditations with multiple vendors, such as:

• Dell
• Pure Storage
• HPE
• NetApp
• Rubrik
• Veeam

Proven ability to estimate services effort and scope delivery projects accurately

Clear experience authoring professional services SOWs

Established customer relationships within the Chicagoland area

Strong consultative instincts: operating as a technology advisor

Confident communicator with the ability to articulate value to both technical and business stakeholders

A valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required

Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Must demonstrate a "can-do" attitude

We focus on candidates that display our "ACE" factor - Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

$180,000-$230,000 (Base plus bonus)

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks' vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment. Overview

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs - from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today's global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO. If you are MOTIVATED... you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact! If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment - we'd like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.