Solutions Architect (MSP)
What is the role
Full time role (Mon-Fri) based on our Brisbane office, with plenty of WFH flexibility.
The Solutions Architect provides presales support and consulting services for the specification and design of tailored solutions for New Era’s potential new and existing clients. This role works closely with the sales, technical and project management teams to provide clear communication on client requirements and the timely delivery of client solutions.
The successful candidate needs to have a strong MSP background, comfortable with large-scale infrastructure and ICT environments, and has a proven track record in end-to-end solutions within a MSP context.
This role sits within New Era’s national pre-sales team, providing opportunities to collaborate with peers, learn from diverse expertise, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and leverage individual strengths across varied solution areas. Duties and responsibilities for the role may include but are not limited to the following:
Performing detailed requirements capture and analysis activity
Designing solutions that can be implemented, managed, and maintained by New Era’s technical team
Producing architectural designs for solutions
Documenting client business requirements and produce proposals and/or tender responses in conjunction with the sales team
Providing technical content for quotes, proposals and tender responses
Completing various levels of documentation including scope of work, design and quoting documentation
Producing statements of work of external and internal projects
Assisting the sales team in winning more business through actively participating in new and existing client engagement including attending client meetings and presenting capabilities of New Era technical team
Demonstrating, presenting, and effectively articulating solutions to clients
Providing a high level of technical analysis and advice
Working closely with the sales team to ensure clients receive consistent communication and their requirements are met
Maintaining a strong working relationship with the sales, technical and project team
Assist with discovery of any future work requirements/projects
Continuously improving technical capability through accreditation, certification and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of trends in software/hardware design, infrastructure and architecture
Who we are looking for
5+ years of relevant experience in the role
Proven experience as a Platforms and Cloud Transformation Architect
Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting modern technology solutions
Strong architecture and requirements analysis skills
Broad IT infrastructure knowledge
Experience in client-facing or consultative roles
Excellent technical documentation skills
Experience presenting modern, secure, and supportable solutions, including clear migration approaches for customers
Strong communication, logical, analytical problem-solver with strong attention to detail
Team-oriented, works well under pressure
Good time management and able to meet deadlines
Able to lead discussions and share knowledge
Degree in Software Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Fortinet, Citrix, Cisco, VMware)
What we offer
A friendly team environment with a strong technical support network
Broad range of options for training and developing your IT skills
Opportunity to work with the IT industry's latest technologies
Internal career growth for high performers and IT super-stars
Cost price on products from our suppliers
Lunches and snacks provided
Comprehensive Employer Assistance Program
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