Cape Town City Centre: Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales)

What You Bring / Requirements Core Experience 5 years experience as an infrastructure-focused Solutions Architect or senior engineer Strong background across storage, servers, virtualisation, and data protection Comfortable engaging with customers at both technical and executive levels Storage & Servers Proven experience with enterprise SAN and storage solutions (Dell PowerStore / PowerVault preferred) Strong server design and deployment experience (Dell PowerEdge advantageous) Exposure to HPE, Lenovo or Pure Storage beneficial Virtualisation & Microsoft Strong VMware experience (vSphere essential) Exposure to vSAN, Nutanix or Hyper-V advantageous Experience with P2V / V2V migrations Solid Microsoft Server knowledge (current versions) Microsoft 365 / Office 365 experience Working knowledge of AD, DNS and DHCP Visio design skills are important Data Protection Hands-on experience with Veeam backup and replication Experience with immutable repositories and Scale-Out Backup Repositories (SOBR) Rubrik exposure advantageous Certifications (Beneficial, Not Mandatory) VMware VCP Veeam VMCE Dell PowerEdge / PowerStore certifications Rubrik certifications What Youll Be Doing: Solution Design & Pre-Sales Engagement Lead customer engagements to understand business and technical requirements Design end-to-end infrastructure solutions aligned to customer outcomes Present, explain and defend solution designs in workshops and proposals Sales & Delivery Collaboration Act as a trusted technical advisor to the Solution Sales team Ensure designs are practical, scalable and aligned with best practices Support project execution from design through to implementation handover Technical Leadership Provide troubleshooting and fault-finding support when required Deliver clear documentation and knowledge transfer to delivery and operations teams Build strong relationships with technology vendors and identify solution opportunities Operational Flexibility Willingness to travel to remote customer sites as required After-hours work may be required for customer maintenance windows Why This Role Stands Out High-impact position : Your designs directly influence customer success and project outcomes Technical depth : Work with enterprise-grade infrastructure, storage and data protection solutions Customer-facing exposure : Engage with decision-makers and shape long-term IT strategies Career progression : Ideal for senior engineers looking to deepen their architecture and pre-sales expertise Continuous learning : Strong focus on certifications, recertification and professional development Your Career Path This role is suited to a Solutions Architect who wants ownership, visibility and influence across complex customer environments. Youll play a pivotal role in shaping solutions from concept to delivery, while continuing to grow your technical depth and customer-facing expertise. If youre passionate about infrastructure design, enjoy working with customers, and want to be part of a respected and forward-thinking technology environment wed love to hear from you. 📩 Apply now and take the next step in your architecture career.