Assoc Cloud Solution Architect

With an eye for detail and a contagiously positive attitude, you’re the teammate everyone counts on to get the project buttoned up and across the finish line.

US - Remote

CONNECTION

<p><strong>At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware&mdash;PCs, printers, servers, and more&mdash;to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. Back in 1982, we started out with two employees and a phone line. Today, Connection is a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world&mdash;still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose. We&rsquo;d love for you to join us and make your mark on the future of technology.&nbsp;</strong></p> https://www.connection.com/

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Full Time

$74,500.00/Yr. - $94,244.00/Yr.

Overview: <p data-start="213" data-end="574">Connection is seeking an&nbsp;<strong data-start="238" data-end="288">Associate Cloud Solution Architect (Assoc CSA)</strong>&nbsp;to support the continued growth of our&nbsp;<strong data-start="328" data-end="367">AWS and Google Cloud (GCP) business</strong>. This role will play an important part in accelerating cloud engagements, strengthening partner relationships, and helping sales teams move cloud opportunities from early discussions to successful outcomes.</p> <p><span class="text-primary">Connection Services has a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Cloud Solutions Architect, working remotely. Excellent opportunity to work for a top VAR offering excellent benefits including 25% BONUS, 3 weeks paid PTO, tuition reimbursement, excellent benefits, etc.; opportunity for growth. *REMOTE*</span></p> <p><span class="text-primary">Working under the supervision of the&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">Director of Sales Engineering for Microsoft</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">, the&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">Associate Cloud Solution Architect</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">&nbsp;follows a fast-track career development path within the Presales Cloud Solution Architect team.</span></p> <p><span class="text-primary">The role supports&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">Sales teams and clients on both new and existing cloud opportunities</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">, providing pre-sales technical consulting and solution design across major hyperscale platforms such as&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">. The Associate CSA participates in a structured&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">3&ndash;6-month certification and training track</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">, with mentorship from senior Cloud Solution Architects during the first year.</span></p> <p><span class="text-primary">Upon completion of the initial certification track and based on performance, the Associate CSA progresses toward the&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">Cloud Solution Architect role</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">.</span></p> <p data-start="213" data-end="574">&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="576" data-end="942">Currently,&nbsp;<strong data-start="587" data-end="646">AWS is the largest hyperscale cloud provider by revenue</strong>, yet Connection has minimal AWS business today. As engagement with AWS continues to increase across our customer base, we are seeking a dedicated resource who can help drive opportunity development, improve solution turnaround times, and support deeper collaboration with AWS programs and teams.</p> <p data-start="944" data-end="1251">Many Connection customers&mdash;particularly across&nbsp;<strong data-start="990" data-end="1068">manufacturing, healthcare, banking/financial services, and federal sectors</strong>&mdash;already have a strong AWS presence. This role will help Connection better align with those environments while supporting opportunities across both&nbsp;<strong data-start="1216" data-end="1250">AWS and Google Cloud platforms</strong>.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul class="list-disc ml-16"> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="1"><span class="text-primary">Support&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">Sales teams and clients in pre-sales engagements</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">&nbsp;related to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud solutions.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="2"><span class="text-primary">Assist with both&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">new and existing cloud opportunities</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">, helping accelerate the development and delivery of cloud solutions.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="3"><span class="text-primary">Work with senior CSAs to&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">assess client environments, understand business challenges, and support cloud strategy discussions</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="4"><span class="text-primary">Design and recommend&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">technical solution configurations</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">&nbsp;aligned with client requirements and cloud best practices.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="5"><span class="text-primary">Assist with&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">solution pricing using cloud provider pricing calculators</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">&nbsp;and ensure alignment with client budgets.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="6"><span class="text-primary">Collaborate with&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">Account Managers, Sales Managers, and partners</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">&nbsp;to identify and develop cloud opportunities.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="7"><span class="text-primary">Participate in&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">customer calls and discovery sessions</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">&nbsp;to qualify prospects and support cloud solution discussions.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="8"><span class="text-primary">Support internal&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">sales enablement and training</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">, helping improve sales team confidence in cloud opportunities.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="9"><span class="text-primary">Attend&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">industry and partner training sessions</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">&nbsp;to expand knowledge of cloud technologies and emerging solutions.</span></li> <li class="ml-8" dir="ltr" value="10"><span class="text-primary">Maintain and pursue&nbsp;</span><strong><strong class="text-primary font-bold">cloud certifications across hyperscale platforms</strong></strong><span class="text-primary">.</span></li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.</li> <li>Cloud certifications are required in two or more of the following cloud technologies: Azure, AWS, Google. Certifications in VMWare or Converged and/or Hyper-Converged platforms are a plus.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in&nbsp;<strong>Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</strong>, or equivalent experience.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum&nbsp;<strong>2 years of relevant experience</strong>, with approximately&nbsp;<strong>4 years total experience expected for full proficiency</strong>.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Certifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cloud certifications in&nbsp;<strong>two or more platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)</strong>&nbsp;required.</li> <li>Certifications related to&nbsp;<strong>VMware or converged / hyper-converged platforms</strong>&nbsp;are considered a plus.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Skills and Knowledge:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding of&nbsp;<strong>cloud fundamentals</strong>, including identity, workloads, networking, and data services.</li> <li>Experience using&nbsp;<strong>AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud portals and pricing calculators</strong>.</li> <li>Familiarity with&nbsp;<strong>cloud best practices and frameworks</strong>.</li> <li>Ability to&nbsp;<strong>analyze client environments and recommend appropriate technical solutions</strong>.</li> <li>Strong communication skills with the ability to&nbsp;<strong>explain technical solutions and value propositions to clients</strong>.</li> <li>Ability to work&nbsp;<strong>collaboratively with sales teams and technical peers</strong>.</li> <li>Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.</li> <li>Self-motivated with a strong focus on learning and professional development.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a &ldquo;live person."</p> <div class="iCIMS_JobOptions">&nbsp;</div>