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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - Cloud Desktop - **Company:** Nutanix - **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Consulting, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, IT Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Virtual Desktops, Routing, Oracle (Applications), Prism (Software), Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Enterprise Software Applications, IT Architecture, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Nutanix - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B1F6EF579F834603899DA27CB17720C6/job/ ## About the Role * Cloud Desktop Architecture: Design scalable, high-availability virtual desktop solutions (AVD and hybrid desktop pools) bridging on-premises data centers and public cloud bare-metal environments (Azure & AWS). * Multi-Cloud Integration: Design cross-cloud network topologies, routing, and identity frameworks connecting desktop host pools with enterprise back-end application stacks. * Ecosystem Alignment: Collaborate with Microsoft Azure and AWS technical field teams to align cloud desktop deployments with enterprise consumption agreements and marketplace commitments. Technical & Architectural Experience * Enterprise Architecture: Deep, proven experience in enterprise pre-sales systems engineering, cloud consulting, or infrastructure architecture specializing in public cloud VDI design. * Cloud Desktop Mastery: Advanced, hands-on architectural experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in hybrid and pure-cloud models. * Core Systems Control: Expert-level command of Microsoft FSLogix (Profile Containers, App Attach), Entra ID, conditional access, and zero-trust security architecture. * Software-Defined Infrastructure: Strong experience extending infrastructure to public clouds via Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2 on Azure/AWS), Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS), AOS, AHV, and Prism Central. Field & Pre-Sales Capability * Experience: 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing pre-sales technical role (Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, or Specialist Architect) within an enterprise software, cloud, or infrastructure organization. Prior experience in high- performance computing (HPC) or graphic-intensive VDI environments. * Consultative Selling: Proven track record of leading architectural design workshops, executing successful POCs, answering RFIs/RFPs, and handling complex technical objections from DBAs, Infrastructure Architects, and CXOs. * Business Acumen: Ability to articulate enterprise cloud and desktop TCO, licensing savings, operational efficiency gains, and risk reduction to senior IT leadership. Soft Skills & Operational Requirements * Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to translate intricate enterprise cloud and desktop engineering concepts into clear business outcomes for non-technical stakeholders. * Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience / industry certifications (e.g., Nutanix NCP/NCA, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, Oracle OCP, or Microsoft SQL/PostgreSQL certifications). * Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% across the Americas region as required for customer engagements, team offsites, and industry events. ## Description As an experienced, entrepreneurial Solutions Specialist, you will serve as the principal technical authority in modernizing enterprise and desktop solutions across hybrid multi- cloud environments. You will architect, validate, and execute high-availability desktop solutions centered on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) hybrid and public cloud bare-metal infrastructure. Acting as a trusted advisor to enterprise CIOs, CTOs, and Cloud Directors, you will bridge the gap between cloud infrastructure engineering and end-user experience to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-optimized ecosystems. About the Team: The successful candidate will join the Americas Solution Specialists & Systems Engineering Organization at Nutanix-a forward-thinking group dedicated to solving complex enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and AI workload challenges. We are part of a mature, financially viable cloud software company that prides itself on bringing radical simplicity to complex technology. In this role, you will report to the Director, Solutions Specialists. The position is fully remote within the United States, offering high flexibility, but requires the ability to travel up to 25% including dedicated time doing customer discovery, architectural workshops, executive briefings, and partner collaboration across the Americas. Your Role: As Solutions Specialist, you will act as a primary technical deal architect and domain expert, driving pre-sales architecture, technical discovery, proof-of-concept (POC) validations, and enterprise cloud and desktop modernization strategies. * Domain Leadership & Enablement: Maintain authoritative, deep-dive expertise ## Related Videos - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think)