Consulting Solutions Architect

Sentinel is seeking a highcaliber consultingminded Solutions Architect to join our presales organization. This role is intentionally targeted toward individuals who have built their careers in VAR or manufacturer presales environments and understand how to design position and scope data center solutions that deliver longterm customer value.

Were looking for a trusted technical advisor who actively partners with Account Managers and customers to shape solutions estimate services and articulate Sentinels value from a strategic consultative standpoint.

This is a full time opportunity working a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week being onsite at our Downers Grove IL corporate headquarters.

• 5 years of experience in a technical pre-sales design role
• Strong preference for experience at a VAR or systems integrator
• Manufacturer presales backgrounds will be considered
• Demonstrated experience designing quoting or holding certifications/accreditations with multiple vendors such as:
• Dell
• Pure Storage
• HPE
• NetApp
• Rubrik
• Veeam
• Proven ability to estimate services effort and scope delivery projects accurately
• Clear experience authoring professional services SOWs
• Established customer relationships within the Chicagoland area
• Strong consultative instincts: operating as a technology advisor
• Confident communicator with the ability to articulate value to both technical and business stakeholders
• A valid drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a can-do attitude

We focus on candidates that display our ACE factor Attitude Compassion and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation:

$180000-$230000 (Base plus bonus)

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities competitive salary and rich benefit plan including: Medical Dental Vision 401K 529 Life Insurance Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability Medical and Child/Elder Care Flexible Spending Account Plans Family Planning Benefits Financial Education Identity Theft Protection and Assistance Legal Services Employee Assistance Program Two weeks vacation additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick certification and hands-on training and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs from security to communications to systems & networks to software applications to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982 Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of todays global technology leaders including Cisco Dell VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ) Chicago and Springfield IL; Phoenix AZ.; Lansing and Grand Rapids MI; Milwaukee WI; and Denver CO.

If you are MOTIVATED you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity an entrepreneurial spirit fosters growth through certification and hands-on training and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment wed like to have you join our team. Learn more at

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Experience:

Staff IC