Platform Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales) - Remote/Orange County, CA

Description: Serve as a client-facing technical strategist and solution designer for complex enterprise solutions. Drive pre-sales activities, perform technical discovery, and craft detailed solution designs and proposals. Design and present architectures for on-prem, cloud, or hybrid solutions. Develop scalable virtualization and containerization strategies for modernization and multi-cloud deployments. Integrate data management, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities into platform architectures. Lead technical presentations and demonstrations to articulate the value of proposed solutions. Evaluate and recommend hardware and software technologies. Support proposal development, RFP responses, and pricing strategies. Provide technical assurance during implementation and produce architecture documentation. Requirements: 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, or platform engineering. Proven track record in pre-sales architecture or technical consulting. Expertise in on-prem infrastructure architecture and leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong proficiency in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience designing and integrating data platforms, analytics tools, and AI/ML frameworks. Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are advantageous. Understanding of enterprise security principles and compliance requirements. Benefits: Salary range: $170,000 to $220,000, commensurate with experience. Performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package (100% paid medical, dental, and vision). 401(k) with employer match and flexible PTO policy. Strong company culture and flexible working arrangements. Annual company overnight retreat.