Solution Architect

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical consulting roles
• Strong expertise with IBM Power Systems, IBM i (AS/400), Power
  
  VM, and IBM PowerVS
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, hosting, and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience presenting technical solutions directly to customers and executive stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• (Desirable) X86 server infrastructure design and administration
• (Desirable) VMware virtualization platforms
• (Desirable) Public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• (Desirable) Experience with managed hosting or colocation environments
• (Desirable) Familiarity with enterprise networking and security concepts

• Lightedge is seeking a Solutions Architect with deep expertise in IBM Power Systems and IBM i environments to help customers modernize, optimize, and scale critical infrastructure platforms
• This role combines technical architecture, customer engagement, and strategic solution design across enterprise hosting, hybrid cloud, storage, backup, and disaster recovery environments
• The ideal candidate is comfortable leading technical discussions with customers, designing resilient IBM i and Power-based solutions, and partnering closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver outcomes that align with business and operational goals
• Design and architect IBM Power Systems and IBM i solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers
• Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery initiatives
• Develop hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating colocation, managed services, cloud, and on-prem platforms
• Serve as the technical lead during customer discovery sessions, solution presentations, and architectural reviews
• Collaborate with Sales teams to align technical strategy with customer business requirements
• Create solution documentation, diagrams, scopes, and technical recommendations
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and operational alignment
• Provide technical mentorship and contribute to architectural standards and best practices