Consulting Field Solutions Architect, Nordics

Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.

Since our founding Pure Storage has empowered innovators to build a better world with data. Were transforming enterprise storage with simplicity resilience and sustainable performance. Were a team that values learning collaboration and customer outcomes. Because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer perks that support balance and growth including flexible time off wellness resources and community engagement.

We also bring unique strengths to customers: a unified AIOps platform with Pure1 a modern storage consumption model with Evergreen//One (including industry-first SLAs such as Energy Efficiency and Ransomware Recovery) and proven sustainability and reliability advantagesalong with the highest Net Promoter Score in our industry.

The Field Solutions Architect (FSA) is a pivotal technical go-to-market role at the intersection of Cyber Resiliency Unstructured Data AI and Analytics and File & Object Storage. Youll partner closely with Sales Solutions Alliances Marketing Engineering and Enablement to guide strategy create enablement and support customers and partners in modern data environments. Youll help teams qualify position and win Data Protection and Cyber Resiliency opportunitiesspanning backup disaster recovery ransomware recovery Kubernetes data protection data mobility and layered resiliency modelswhile maintaining deep technical expertise and translating platform capabilities into outcomes.

What Youll Do

• Create field-facing solutions content (technical walkthroughs deep dives demos qualification guides competitive guidance) for Data Protection Unstructured Data AI/Analytics and File & Object Storage use cases including backup and restore DR/BC ransomware/cyber recovery archival/tiering hybrid/multi-cloud protection and large-scale data management.
• Build and launch enablement for early-stage Cyber Resiliency qualification (e.g. playbooks discovery templates) aligned to specific customer outcomes.
• Develop strategies and patterns for integrating Pure solutions with unstructured data AI and analytics platforms; demonstrate value in complex data ecosystems.
• Provide guidance for file and object storage deployment management and optimisation best practices.
• Deliver webinars and event presentations (internal and external) with Alliance Partners Channel Partners and ecosystem vendors across backup/DR.
• Join customer calls demos POCs EBCs and strategy/sizing sessions to accelerate pipeline and deal progression.
• Maintain expertise in Pures platform portfolio; translate features (e.g. immutable snapshots replication rapid restore container backup disaster recovery) into concrete enablement plans.
• Stay current on emerging unstructured data AI/analytics and file/object innovations; turn insights into actionable field guidance.
• Influence the Solutions roadmap by capturing field feedback on patterns blockers and competitive dynamics in partnership with Product Management.
• Lead or oversee field testing of integrations and reference architectures; document best practices to bridge gaps ahead of formal validation.
• Provide post-sales assistance and troubleshooting around backup integrations snapshot/replication workflows cyber recovery runbooks and DR orchestration patterns.
• Partner with Sales Leaders for two-way feedback elevating regional strategy and execution for Data Protection.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on campaigns content and KPIs; connect teams and build strong internal relationships across Pure.
  
  

What Youll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Data/Computer Engineering or related fieldor equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 8 years of pre-sales experience in IT with depth in Data Protection (backup/restore DR cyber resilience related architectures). Familiarity with Unstructured Data AI/Analytics and File & Object Storage is a plus.
• Typically 5 years in IT or cloud infrastructure spanning compute storage networking and distributed systems.
• Technical acumen across Data Protection: immutable snapshots replication DR runbooks/orchestration ransomware recovery design and cloud-based protection patterns.
• Understanding of the infrastructure underpinning high-performance recovery at scale (servers networking storage) and how to optimise RPO/RTO across onprem and cloud.
• Ability to map customer requirements to architectures and outcomes and to simplify complex concepts for account teams and partners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present and explain visually (e.g. diagramming/whiteboarding) to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with productivity tools and CRM/opportunity management systems (e.g. Google Workspace Salesforce).
• Experience with the Data Protection ecosystem and Pure integrations: Veeam Commvault Veritas NetBackup Cohesity Rubrik Zerto VMware Oracle RMAN Microsoft SQL Server SAP HANA and Kubernetes ecosystems (e.g. Portworx Kasten) across AWS Azure and GCP.
• Experience supporting large Enterprise and Public Sector/SLED accounts.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory (and occasionally internationally) approximately 4060% with variability by quarter and event cadence; reasonable accommodations considered.
• Reliable follow-through and accountability; community contributions (publications talks OSS) are a plus.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g. VMCE Commvault AWS/Azure/GCP Architect Kubernetes/CKA security/cyber resiliency).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

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OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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BRING YOUR BOLD.

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