VMware is looking for a vCloud Solutions Architect for EMEA. This is probably one of the most challenging jobs within VMware at the moment… time for a change? Looking for a new challenge? Here you go:
Virtualization is the technology that is poised to change the way we think about computing. VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With 2008 revenues of $1.9 billion, more than 130,000 customers and more than 22,000 partners, VMware is one of the fastest-growing public software companies. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide the more than 6,600 passionate people we employ in 40 locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.
The vCloud Solutions Architect will be responsible for providing deep technical expertise with regards to vCloud opportunities involving VMware customers and partners. The individual will interface directly with the customer as well as being the technical liaison with VMware’s partners in designing and validating vCloud solutions and architectures. In addition to technical architecture support, the vCloud Solutions Architect will collaborate with Product Management and Engineering as the field representative on the support and development of current and future vCloud initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Present VMware vCloud vision, strategy and product roadmaps to executives and technical management
- Provide expert technical architectural support and guidance for vCloud opportunities, including integration into existing management and monitoring systems
- Assist in technically managing initial vCloud implementations including proof-of-concepts and pilots
- Maintain deep technical and business knowledge of cloud hosting industry directions and trends
- Work collaboratively with Product Management and Engineering during the development, launch and continuing refinement of VMware vCloud products
- Document best practices & architectural references in developing and deploying VMware vCloud solutions
Requirements:
- Multiple years of infrastructure architecture experience with significant depth around designing, implementing, and managing critical cross-functional integration projects at hosting providers. Engagement experience should include IT strategy initiatives, middleware implementations, and leveraging overall technical architecture knowledge across multiple industries
- The individual should have extensive architectural skills dealing with infrastructure solutions such as systems management and business continuity. Expert level knowledge of x86 operating systems, advanced networking, storage architectures and programming experience is desirable
- Enthusiastic, self-starter with a charismatic personality
- Proven track record of selling services as part of a solution
- Ability to see and present “the big picture” and offer solutions to make it better
- Strong customer facing and relationship building skills
- Must be effective in working both independently and in a team setting
- Strong listening and question based selling skills
- Ability to uncover business challenges and develop a custom solution to solve those challenges
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are required
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, related field or equivalent experience
Drop me an email if you’re interested…