Senior Architect

About the role

As a Senior Architect within the Infrastructure Services team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, guiding them through the evaluation, design, implementation, and optimization of their infrastructure solutions. You will bring deep expertise across multiple technology domains such as data center networking, private cloud, compute, and storage, along with broad knowledge of adjacent technologies.

• Client Advisory and Consultation
  • Act as a strategic advisor, providing expert guidance on infrastructure solutions that align with client business objectives.
  • Engage with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and technical requirements.
  • Support Insight Sales Teams when they engage with customers to understand their business goals, challenges, and requirements.
  • Deliver technical guidance and best practices on solutions, products, and services.
  • Position solutions including architectures and Insight services that include follow‑on workshops, proof of concepts, pilots, strategy and roadmap development, deployment and integration services, etc.
  • Participate in the creation, review, and revision of Statement of Work(s) (SOW) and supporting scoping documents.
• Delivery of Advisory Services
  • Lead creation of high‑level solution architectures and roadmaps that align with customer objectives.
  • Participate in or lead client‑facing advisory workshops and assessments.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers, architects, sales, and services to develop infrastructure solutions.
  • Design, oversee implementation, and provide feedback on optimizing solutions in customer environments, ensuring quality, performance, and scalability.
  • Provide oversight to follow‑on professional services engagements.
  • Complete client deliverables and supporting documents.
  • Work in conjunction with other advisory teammates to develop and eventually ensure successful infrastructure solutions.
• Provide feedback on client needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Stay current on the latest domain specific technologies, trends, and innovations, and maintain relevant certifications and accreditations.
• Research and make recommendations for strategic business development plans that have a significant impact on Insight business.
• Be AmbITious:
  This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions and elevate your career.

• 10+ years of experience working with solutions in the data center networking space.
• 10+ years of experience in consulting and customer‑facing roles.
• Expert level knowledge of Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and Nexus solutions.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure products, services, and solutions, and their integration with other technologies and platforms.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving business growth and client success.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders, present to executive audiences, and communicate complex concepts effectively.
• Proficiency in developing compelling presentations and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, and the ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations.
• Strong project management, teamwork, and collaboration skills, and the ability to lead and mentor others.
• Relevant intermediate or advanced certifications in infrastructure technology domains.
• Ability to develop and execute strategy with limited direction and oversight.
• Ability to research and make recommendations for strategic technology plans that have a significant impact for our clients.
• Strong desire to drive client success.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Freedom to work from another location—including an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

We value our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony which guide our relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to make a positive impact in our communities.

Insight provides many benefits that support your full, meaningful life and career growth.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.