Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

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No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities.
And it all starts with our people.
About Net App Net App is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer.
No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities.
And it all starts with our people.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, Net App is the place for you.
You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes.
Of course, you won't be doing it alone.
At Net App, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.
About Team We are part of the global Cloud Solutions Architect team within Net App's Public Cloud Services business unit, specifically tasked with driving customer adoption of our Microsoft Azure cloud services.
Our Sales, Technical, and Customer Success teams are charged with implementing and scaling the many Cloud and software services in our portfolio and exceeding our Sales goals.
It's a very dynamic area within Net App, and we pride ourselves on our agility, adaptability, and continuous process improvement Job Summary We are hiring for a position located in Sydney Australia for Net App's Azure Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA) team to operate in a pre-sales capacity, working to identify candidate workloads, design and architect appropriate solutions, run proofs-of-concept, and move customers into active consumption of Net App's Azure-based products Most of the customer engagement will be done collaboratively with the Microsoft Sales and TSP teams, where we provide the technical expertise on Cloud services offered by Net App and Azure.
There is also an evangelism side of the role – the qualified candidate must be capable of articulating how our technology enables customer innovation in Azure.
The focus will be on our ANZ customers, but there will be some activity outside of that area.
This is a highly technical role with a heavy focus on customer and partner (Microsoft) interaction, education, and collaboration, and you will find yourself in the heart of our customers' digital transformation efforts.
Regular Activities Qualifying customer opportunities and requirements (MEDDICC), and the potential solution fit for Net App's 1st & 3rd Party offerings in Azure.
Designing solutions that may include one or more of software systems, Cloud platform, and professional services, running technical workshops to demonstrate those solutions (CAF, Well Architected).
Presenting (Solution Selling) at customer and partner briefings, Microsoft and Net App sales meetings, corporate events, etc.
Designing and running proofs-of-concept to illustrate solution fit within the customer's environment.
Handover new customer wins to Professional Services and / or Customer Success.
Participating in / hosting industry meet-ups and user groups.
Publishing reference architectures, significant wins, best practices etc., both internally and externally.
Creating and maintaining a brand & social media presence via Blogging & You Tube channels etc.
Maintaining customer Opportunity status in Salesforce.
Self-study / learning time: Staying abreast of the latest developments in public cloud services.
Acquiring / maintaining technical expertise.
Developing or enhancing processes and techniques employed by our Sales and Technical teams.
Job Requirements Australian Citizenship is manditory due to nature of the work Strong technical knowledge of Cloud concepts and technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure (Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred).
A passion for solving customer business challenges with Cloud technology solutions.
Personal initiative - you will not be closely supervised, so this job requires a motivated, results-oriented individual who can achieve customer success without close supervision.
Experience in collaborating with customers within the Retail, Banking and Resource & Minning verticals is an advantage.
The ability to prioritize and address multiple projects concurrently is necessary.
Embody a Growth Mindset and the appetite to learn and adapt to changing requirements and technology.
Experience running proofs-of-concept for software, hardware, or Cloud-based solutions in a pre-sales role.
Knowledge of Network Attached Storage (NAS) and how application workloads such as AI/ML, SAP, Oracle, SQL, HPC, VDI, VMware and others leverage & utilize NAS storage in a Cloud environment.
On-premises infrastructure and workload experience and data migration methodologies are a plus.
Familiarity with Container orchestration runtime concepts and solutions is a plus (preferably Kubernetes).
Willingness to travel within the assigned geography to customer locations, and occasionally further.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong English language skills (other languages are a plus (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean).
Education Desire Bachelor's degree plus 4-6 years of related field experience.
Any Microsoft Azure Cloud Certifications are a plus; however AWS and Google Cloud skills are valuable.
At Net App, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees.
This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Net App is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.
Why Net App?We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity.
It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate.
We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
We enable a healthy work-life balance.
Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations.
We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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