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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** LIGHTEDGE LLC
- **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, IBM System I, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Disaster Recovery, VMware Virtualization, HybridCloud, Data Management, Ibm Power Systems
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ab77c1d62019ee8

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Solution architecture design?, * 5+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical consulting roles

 * Strong expertise with IBM Power Systems, IBM i (AS/400), PowerVM, and IBM PowerVS
 * Experience designing and supporting enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
 * Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, hosting, and hybrid cloud environments
 * Experience presenting technical solutions directly to customers and executive stakeholders
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts, * x86 server infrastructure design and administration
 * VMware virtualization platforms
 * Public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
 * Experience with managed hosting or colocation environments
 * Familiarity with enterprise networking and security concepts

## Description

* Design and architect IBM Power Systems and IBM i solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers
 * Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery initiatives
 * Develop hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating colocation, managed services, cloud, and on-prem platforms
 * Serve as the technical lead during customer discovery sessions, solution presentations, and architectural reviews
 * Collaborate with Sales teams to align technical strategy with customer business requirements
 * Create solution documentation, diagrams, scopes, and technical recommendations
 * Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and operational alignment
 * Provide technical mentorship and contribute to architectural standards and best practices


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