Zen Solutions Inc.

About the Opportunity

Our client is an innovative and fast-growing company at the forefront of cloud-native data protection and open-source solutions. Our mission is to enable businesses to protect, restore, and manage their critical applications and data with agility and ease.

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will serve as the technical leader and trusted advisor for customers, driving the successful deployment of cutting-edge solutions for Kubernetes, OpenStack, Red Hat Virtualization, and hybrid cloud environments. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise to architect and implement transformative solutions for industries like Telecoms and Financial Services.

Role Overview

In this role, you will engage directly with customers, partners, and internal teams to design, implement, and optimize solutions for data protection, disaster recovery, ransomware resilience, and migration workflows. You’ll play a strategic role in bridging customer needs with the company’s technology, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with customers to understand their business and technical requirements, translating these into scalable, tailored solutions using the company’s products.
• Architecture Design: Design and document solutions that address data protection, disaster recovery, and migration needs across Kubernetes, OpenStack, Red Hat Virtualization, and hybrid environments.
• Technical Expertise: Provide deep technical guidance on storage integration (block, file, and object storage) and optimization of backup and recovery workflows.
• Implementation Leadership: Lead solution deployment and configuration efforts, ensuring seamless implementation while adhering to best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to align customer feedback and needs with product enhancements and roadmaps.
• Training and Enablement: Conduct workshops, webinars, and training sessions to empower customers and partners to maximize the value of the company’s solutions.
• Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs): Design and execute PoCs to showcase the capabilities of the company’s solutions, addressing specific customer use cases.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop high-quality technical documentation, solution blueprints, and case studies to support ongoing customer success.
• Industry Expertise: Stay abreast of trends in cloud-native technologies, data protection, and the specific challenges of verticals like Telecoms and Financial Services.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in architecting and deploying solutions in Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Red Hat Virtualization environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and hands-on experience with automation tools like Python, Ansible, or similar.
• Expertise in data protection technologies, including backup, disaster recovery, and ransomware recovery.
• Deep understanding of storage systems, including block, file, and object storage, and their integration with cloud-native platforms.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Availability to work remotely and align with Mountain Time Zone hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Telecoms and Financial Services industries.
• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) or OpenStack.
• Experience with Red Hat technologies and their deployment in enterprise environments.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience contributing to or managing open-source projects.

What’s in It for You?

• A remote-first work environment with flexibility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, innovative industry.
• Career growth opportunities and support for professional development.