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Founded in 1978, Dicker Data is Australia's leading locally owned and operated distributor of ICT hardware, software, cloud and IoT solutions for over 10,000 reseller partners across Australia and NZ.
An ASX listed (ASX: DDR) company, we are recognised in the industry for our award-winning record of gender equality, diversity and inclusion and we pride ourselves on building sustainable business practices.
We understand the importance of hiring the right people to build successful teams, and of supporting our people to reach their full potential in every aspect of work and life.
Our Vision
To inspire, educate and enable Australian technology resellers to achieve their full potential through the delivery of unparalleled service, technology and logistics.
Our Values
At Dicker Data, we pride ourselves on our family centric culture.
Our people band together for a common goal, willing to lend a helping hand and often going above and beyond to support their colleagues.
The values that underpin our company culture are the drivers of our ongoing success:
Agile
Solution focused
Respect for all people
Integrity in the way we operate
Role Purpose
As a Solutions Architect & Data Centre – Cisco & Pure Storage – Cisco & Pure Storage, you will lead the design, validation, and enablement of next-generation data centre, storage, and AI solutions across our partner ecosystem.
This role requires deep expertise in Cisco Compute, AI Pods, and Pure Storage, combined with broader ecosystem integration including Nutanix, VMware, Red Hat, and Veeam.
You will drive solution design, partner enablement, and Proof of Concept (PoC) execution while also playing a key role in market engagement through thought leadership, face-to-face events, and partner education programs.
Supporting partner certification and skills development is a core part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Design, validate, and document scalable enterprise solutions incorporating:
- Cisco UCS/X-Series, Intersight, ACI, Nexus switching
- Converged Solutions (FlashStack)
- Ecosystem integrations: Nutanix, VMware, Red Hat, Veeam
Engage with reference architecture providers and ecosystem partners to deliver holistic solutions.
Produce HLDs, BOMs, reference architectures, and implementation guides if requried.
2. Build & Run Proof of Concepts (PoCs)
Scope, deploy, and manage PoCs to validate proposed architectures.
Work closely with vendor SEs, partner engineers, and internal labs.
Provide technical reports and feedback to inform sales cycles and partner confidence.
Lead strategic partner workshops, technical discovery sessions, and opportunity qualification.
Translate customer business objectives into multi-vendor architecture solutions aligned with best practices.
Act as a senior technical point of contact across complex, multi-vendor opportunities.
Facilitate certification assistance and skills uplift for partner engineers across Cisco and Pure portfolios.
Play an active role in shaping Dicker Data's multi-vendor AI practice beyond Cisco and Pure Storage.
Provide thought leadership, content creation, and strategic input into cross-vendor solution offerings.
Support go-to-market initiatives, including partner education, enablement events, and public speaking engagements.
5. Vendor Alignment & Thought Leadership
Maintain strong alignment with Cisco, Pure Storage, and ecosystem partners such as Nutanix, VMware, Red Hat, and Veeam.
Participate in roadmap briefings, lab testing, and advisory councils.
Represent Dicker Data as a subject matter expert at partner events, technical roundtables, and industry forums.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years in solution architecture, presales, or consulting with an enterprise infrastructure focus.
Expert-level knowledge in:
- Cisco UCS, ACI, Nexus switching, Intersight, and AI Pods
- Pure Storage FlashArray, FlashBlade, and hybrid-cloud integrations
Proven experience delivering and managing technical Proof of Concepts.
Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Certifications
Cisco: CCNP or CCIE – Data Centre
VMware, AWS, or Azure (good to have, not essential)
NetApp: NCDA, NCIE (good to have, not essential)
Red Hat: RHCSA, RHCE, OpenShift (good to have, not essential)
A highly competitive salary package depending upon experience
Hybrid and sustainable working environment
Staff only on-site gym & weekly corporate fitness classes
A selection of freshly prepared lunch options provided daily
Free on-site parking and electric parking stations
A relaxed, modern office setting with smart casual dress
Access to discounted banking, superannuation, and health and wellbeing offers via our corporate partners
Company paid parental leave scheme
Employee Assistance Program
On site school holiday program for children of Dicker Data staff
Only those with the legal right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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