**Job Summary** The Global Enterprise Architect is a strategic, customer-facing member of the Global Account Team. The Global Enterprise Architect is a consultative partner for our large enterprise customers, focusing on understanding their goals and strategies and mapping solutions to business outcomes. The incumbent in this role will have a deep understanding of various technology solutions and capabilities around Next-Gen Hybrid Infrastructure, Modern Workplace, Hybrid Cost Management, and Enterprise Cybersecurity. The Global Enterprise Architect is responsible for developing cross-functional strategies and solutions bringing together technical expertise, real-world experience, strong executive engagement skills and an inspirational mindset to help our customers solve their business challenges. This position reports to theGlobal Presales Engineering Manager and will have a Home Office setup. **About Us** Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. **But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them.** If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: + Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. + Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. + Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. + World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. **Responsibilities** _Include, but are not limited to:_ + Demonstrate leadership to ensure that SHI's recommended solutions are comprehensive, achieve customer expectations, and meet business objectives + Engage with multiple layers of contacts within an organization to gain insights into the client’s environment + Translates the clients’ business and technical objectives into solutions + Act as liaison between client stakeholders and SHI subject matter experts (SMEs) + Position SHI services and drive the development of supporting documentation + Accountable to manage opportunities and engage specialty resources to drive multi-faceted solution development + Focused on delivering a world class customer experience + Participate in account planning and execution + Ongoing training and learning to understand and position SHI’s service offerings + Territorial alignment with strategic OEM partners + Educate and develop sales teams on technical selling, product training, SHI services, and technology trends **Qualifications** + Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, including Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word + Experienced with building and understanding detailed SOW documentation + 7+ years' client-facing experience working on one or more complex data center, cloud, security, or network infrastructure solutions + Experience supporting enterprise accounts desired + Familiarity with the RFI/RFP process + Conceptual understanding around Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, High Availability Solutions, and Virtualization technologies + Expertise in mainstream technologies including Dell, NetApp, HPE, Cisco, Palo Alto, Pure Storage, Azure and AWS + Experience with Public and Private Cloud Solutions **Required Skills** + Possess a real passion for technology + Outstanding written and verbal communication skills + Proven ability to build relationships with customers + Proactive mindset + Excellent presentation skills + Ability to work effectively, add value as a team member, and assume a leadership role for the team + Ability to train and disseminate information within an area or operation + Ability to resolve and close complex technical and selling situations + Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization, both internally and externally + Ability to work both individually and in a team environment + Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency + Attention to detail, organization, and follow up skills are critical + Initiative to research and resolve problems with a positive attitude + Exceptional time management skills + Strong documentation skills to include system/network diagrams and presentations **Unique Requirements** + Up to 25% travel required **Additional Information** + The estimated annual pay range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending. + Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status Refer a friend to this job (https://careers-shi.icims.com/jobs/17357/global-enterprise-architect/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336032949) **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Locations** _US-Remote | US-WA-Seattle | US-CA-Sacramento | US-CA-San Francisco_ **Requisition ID** _2024-17357_ **Approved Min (Total Target Comp)** _USD $175,000.00/Yr._ **Approved Max (Total Target Comp)** _USD $250,000.00/Yr._ **Compensation Structure** _Base Plus Bonus_ **Category** _Technical Presales/Post Sales_