Solution Architect

More than 100 million users around the globe rely on Cloud Software Group (CSG) to help them adapt, transform, and meet the challenges facing every modern enterprise across private, public, managed and sovereign cloud environments. We enable our customers to evolve, compete and succeed leveraging our software franchises for and across data, automation, insight and collaboration.

The Solution Architect role is pivotal in designing and implementing Citrix solutions that drive our client's business transformation. Day-to-day, the successful candidate will assess business requirements, design Citrix/NetScaler architectures, provide guidance on best practices & prescribe execution plans. The ideal candidate is passionate about bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring optimal alignment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and implement Citrix cloud solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders to assess business needs and recommend suitable Citrix architectures.
• Mentor junior architects and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical expertise during client engagements.
• Develop strategies to improve and optimize existing Citrix deployments.
• Inform the product team of any enhancements or features based on client feedback.
• Ensure client solutions comply with external regulatory and security standards.
• Identify potential risks in implementations and design mitigation strategies to address these challenges.
• Work closely with the security and infrastructure teams to ensure that Citrix solutions are both secure and efficiently integrated within the larger IT environment.
• Scale lessons learned and leading practices through collaboration with enablement counterparts

Experience/Skills

• Understanding of CSG's competitive domain and technologies.
• Broad understanding of the following:
  • DaaS / VDI
  • Applications
  • Enterprise Browser
  • Enterprise Mobility Management
  • Networking
  • Enterprise Security
  • Data Management
  • Data Analytics
• Strong understanding of business processes and their implementation into enterprise applications
• Analytical and negotiation skills, particularly at the C-level
• Ability to work independently and in a strong team environment, and to deliver on detail as well as strategy
• Experience with Citrix analytics and security solutions.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing Citrix cloud solutions.
• Familiarity with complementary cloud technologies and integrations.
• Possesses a high level of specialized sales and product solution knowledge
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior members.
• Previous client-facing roles or consultative experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
• Personal interest in cloud transformation and its impact on businesses.
• Skills in related cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.

Requirements (Education, Certification, Training, and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 7 years in the IT industry, with at least 3 years as a Solution Architect / Enterprise Architect
• Ability to travel within assigned territory
• Ability to work in and successfully navigate complex and matrixed organizations
• The following certifications are beneficial but not required:
  • Citrix Certified Expert Virtualization (CCE-V), Citrix Certified Professional Virtualization, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud Certified (CC-VAD-CC), Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Microsoft Azure Certified (CC-VAD-MA) or Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Amazon Web Services Certified (CC-VAD-AWS)
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, or Azure Solutions Architect
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Google Associate Cloud Engineer
  • Updated Security Certifications
  • TIBCO Certified Associate, Professional, Administrator or Developer

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.