Sr Solutions Architect - Strategy Team (Multi-Cloud & DevOps)

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Job Description - Senior Solutions Architect – Strategy Team (Multi-Cloud & DevOps)

Title: Senior Solutions Architect

Description

BlueAlly is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for our Strategy Team who excels in representing the entirety of the BlueAlly portfolio, including Data Center Compute & Storage, Networking, AI, Data, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, Professional Services, and more, with a strong emphasis on DevOps practices and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable across these solutions and primarily interact with SMEs and customers/prospects to help close deals, focusing on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and seamless integration across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, while still positioning the full breadth of BlueAlly's capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and understand customer needs and technical requirements across the full BlueAlly portfolio, with particular depth in DevOps and multi-cloud contexts.
• Design and propose comprehensive solutions that incorporate DevOps methodologies, multi-cloud architectures, and the broader portfolio (compute/storage, networking, AI, data, cybersecurity, managed/professional services) to meet customer objectives.
• Spearhead complex deals involving DevOps transformations, multi-cloud migrations, or strategic initiatives requiring coordination across multiple BlueAlly practice areas; delegate to or team with other Solutions Architects when appropriate.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations, demonstrations, and proofs-of-concept showcasing DevOps tools, multi-cloud strategies, and integrated portfolio solutions.
• Craft messaging for C-suite, IT, and line-of-business stakeholders emphasizing the strategic business value of BlueAlly’s full portfolio, with special focus on DevOps-driven efficiency and multi-cloud flexibility.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and developments in DevOps, containerization, orchestration, multi-cloud technologies, and emerging areas across the BlueAlly portfolio.

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a Solutions Architect or similar role, with hands-on expertise in DevOps and multi-cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to architect solutions across multiple domains (compute/storage, networking, AI, data, cybersecurity, managed/professional services).
• Experience in presales or similar roles working with clients on DevOps implementations, multi-cloud strategies, and broader portfolio engagements.
• Proficiency with major DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible) and multi-cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to customer and company locations as needed.

Key Differentiators

DevOps Expertise

• CI/CD pipeline design and automation strategies.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management.
• Containerization and orchestration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Multi-Cloud Expertise

• Hybrid and multi-cloud architecture design and integration.
• Cloud-agnostic solutions for workload portability and optimization.
• Cost management, governance, and security across multiple cloud providers.

Portfolio-Wide Integration

• Ability to design end-to-end solutions combining Data Center Compute/Storage, Networking, AI, Data, Cybersecurity, and Managed/Professional Services.
• Experience aligning DevOps and multi-cloud strategies with broader modernization, security, and operational outcomes.
• Proven track record of positioning managed and professional services to complement technical solutions.

AI-Infused DevOps & Multi-Cloud

• Propose AI-driven automation for DevOps processes and multi-cloud operations.
• Map business needs to AI-enhanced monitoring, deployment, and optimization patterns.
• Tie DevOps and multi-cloud initiatives to measurable KPIs.

Security & Compliance in DevOps and Multi-Cloud

• End-to-end security assessments and DevSecOps pipeline integration.
• Secure access, management, and zero-trust principles across multi-cloud environments.
• Compliance-driven architectures for regulated industries.

Work Conditions

• 40-hour week and availability during standard office hours.
• Location: Irvine, Hybrid.
• Travel expected: 50%.