We are seeking a talented Hybrid Cloud Pre-Sales Solution Architect to join our team, playing a pivotal role in our presales activities. The ideal you will lead assessments, strategize and create roadmaps for datacentre exit/migrations, transformations including branch offices, edge locations, and hybrid cloud solutions. This role demands expertise in datacentre architecture, hybrid cloud technologies, migrations and a commitment to sustainability. Roles and Responsibilities: Assessment and Analysis: • Conduct thorough assessments of clients' datacentre infrastructure, including branch offices and edge locations. • Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in both centralized and distributed environments. Strategy and Roadmap Development: • Create comprehensive datacentre transformation strategies and roadmaps, aligning with clients' business objectives. • Design solutions incorporating the latest technologies, industry best practices, and scalability for diverse environments. Reference Architecture and Best Practices: • Utilize industry best practices and reference architectures to design efficient and scalable solutions for centralized and distributed architectures. • Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in datacentre transformation and edge computing. Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Implementation: • Advise on the design and implementation of private cloud environments, considering security, compliance, and performance requirements. • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment of hybrid cloud solutions. Sustainability Integration: • Integrate sustainability considerations into datacentre transformation plans for both centralized and distributed environments. • Advocate for green technologies and energy-efficient practices in datacentres and edge locations. Client Advisory: • Provide expert advice to clients on datacentre transformation, private cloud implementation, and technology choices. • Collaborate with clients to address concerns and provide innovative solutions for hybrid cloud strategies. Business Case Preparation: • Develop detailed business cases for datacentre transformation projects, covering both centralized and edge environments. • Collaborate with financial analysts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial models. Presales Activities: • Engage in presales activities, including presentations, workshops, and technical discussions. • Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and contribute to compelling proposals for hybrid cloud solutions. Desired Skills & Experience: • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 12-18 years of proven experience as a Datacentre Transformation Architect or in a similar role. • In-depth knowledge of datacentre technologies(in any of the following streams), cloud solutions, and emerging trends with operational and service delivery experience: o Hybrid Cloud: SDDC, HCI, AWS & Azure Solutions o Public Cloud Adoption: Assessment, Foundation & Migration o SDI Platform: VxRail, Nutanix, Hyperflex, vSAN, NSX o Converged Platform: Synergy, VxBlock, Flexpod Soln's o Migration Soln – Cloud Natives, Storage based Replication, Zerto, Platespin o Compute Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, Acropolis o Backup Soln - Rubrik, Cohesity, Commvault, Networker, Spectrum o Hybrid Storage Arrays: Dell-EMC, HPE, Nimble, Pure & IBM o Storage Virtualization & Fabric: VPLEX, SVC, Cisco & Brocade Switching o DRaaS Soln - VMWare SRM, IBM CRO & Zerto o Middleware - IIS, WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, etc. o Remote monitoring and management tools (Tivoli, BMC, HPOV, CA Spectrum, etc.) o Automation- UiPath, Ansible, Jenkins, Microfocus o ITSM- ServiceNow, Remedy • Proven track record of having done customer-facing solution defence. • Capable of independently think, articulating and comprehend customer pain points in technology and commercial areas for providing solutions • Team player and self-motivated individual • Proficient (read, write, speak) in the English language • Strong communication skills to listen to the clients and articulate back for solutioning • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with a team member and prospective clients up to the Board level. Work Model: hybrid work model: 3 days from the office and 2 days from home. Work schedule is Monday to Friday. you must be willing to travel twice a year for short-term periods Other Key Points: Fluency in English: 90% of all roles involve global interviews, so it is essential that you can communicate fluently in English and have a clear, understandable accent. The company does not want Foreigners they need Egyptian The following details apply to the positions: