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# Partner Solutions Architect

- **Company:** ALKIRA, INC.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/partner-solutions-architect-san-jose-ca-san-jose-ca--0d2f090d-d740-4605-8f90-ed7971831284

## About the Role

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a solutions architect, solutions engineer, or similar technical role, with a focus on partner or customer-facing engagements Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of networking and security technologies is REQUIRED! Cloud skills in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP are preferred Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide innovative solutions Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders

## Description

Join the networking revolution! Alkira, a Lumen company, is reinventing networking for the AI era. We are searching for an experienced, creative, out-of-the-box thinker to join our rapidly growing channel team as a Partner Solutions Architect. In this critical role, you will work closely with channel account managers, engaging our key strategic partners in the US and around the world., Training and Enablement: Conduct training and technical enablement activities for partners to build their knowledge of the joint Alkira and Lumen solution and positioning Solution Development: Work jointly with partners to build customer solutions for their networking and security needs Content Creation: Develop necessary content in the form of slides, videos, and PDFs for partner consumption Events and Webinars: Participate in partner and industry events to evangelize the joint Alkira and Lumen solution Competitive Intelligence: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest industry innovations and arm partners with competitive differentiation Collaborative Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, including product management, engineering, sales, and marketing, to ensure partners receive the necessary support and resources Self Learning and Improvement: Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest Alkira innovations by doing hands-on labs, reviewing documentation, taking training, and so on


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