Position OverviewThe Solutions Architect is a key member of the new client acquisition team and assists the Thrive Sales organization in driving new revenue opportunities through direct interaction with prospective clients to identify their business and technical challenges, and build consultative, solution-based designs and proposals.Responsibilities

Partner with the Thrive Sales team and lead technical presales discussion and activities with prospective Thrive clients. Acting as the Technical and Trusted Advisor, the Solutions Architect will help identify client business and technical needs and propose solutions with the appropriate Thrive products and servicesProvide subject matter expertise and guidance related to Private, Public, and Hybrid Cloud, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, networking, and IT management to the Thrive Sales team and to prospective clientsCreate technical documentation, diagrams, client facing technical presentations, Statements of Work, and provide technical responses for RFP/RFI’sParticipate in customer-focused seminars, tradeshows, events, presentations, technology roadmap reviews and trainingStay up to date on emerging technologies and products, including attaining certifications and participation in vendor/industry training events as appropriateInterface with internal teams, providing input to constantly improve our products and services that add value for our clientsProvide ongoing product and technology training to the Thrive direct sales organization and channel partnersQualifications

Experience working at a Managed/Cloud Service Provider in a Solutions Architect or comparable role, collaborating with clients, and working alongside the sales team5+ years’ experience with the design and implementation of a broad range of infrastructure solutions, such as:Microsoft 365Cyber Security Solutions (MDR/EDR/Vulnerability Scanning/Etc.)VMware/Hyper-VWindows / LinuxHybrid Cloud Services (Private, Azure, AWS, Google, etc.)NetworkingDisaster RecoveryBackup SolutionsExcellent communication skills and customer service skillsAbility to articulate technical information and convey to a broad audienceThis role will be based from our London office 2 days per week

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