Solutions Architect, LightEdge Solutions

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AWS

Azure

Senior and Expert level

Austin

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Cloud hosting, colocation & consulting

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Cloud hosting, colocation & consulting

201-500 employees

B2BData storageComplianceConsultingSaaSCloud Computing

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

AWS

Azure

Senior and Expert level

Austin

More information about location

201-500 employees

B2BData storageComplianceConsultingSaaSCloud Computing

Company mission

To create and capture opportunities for our clients through the right solutions targeting the right problems.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

If you enjoy working directly with customers, shaping complex architectures, and partnering with Sales, Product, and Engineering to deliver outcomes that actually matter, you’ll fit right in
5+ years in solutions engineering or architecture, preferably in infrastructure or cloud environments
Technical proficiency in areas like IBM Power Systems (Power VM), VMware virtualization, or major cloud ecosystems such as AWS or Azure
Familiarity with enterprise technologies including storage platforms, networking architectures, hybrid cloud environments, and security frameworks
Bonus points for experience with Dell/EMC, Fortinet, Pure, backup/recovery platforms, or managed hosting environments
Experience supporting sales cycles and engaging directly with customer stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for mixed audiences
Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to stay ahead of emerging technologies instead of reacting after the fact

What the job involves

Lightedge is looking for a Solutions Architect who can translate business goals into clear, scalable, technically sound solutions
Lead the design of multi-service infrastructure and cloud solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers
Partner with Account Executives throughout the pre-sales cycle to align technical value with business needs
Run customer discovery sessions, present architectures, and guide technical validation efforts
Collaborate with internal delivery and product teams to ensure solutions are feasible, supportable, and aligned with roadmap direction
Develop clear documentation, diagrams, and reusable reference materials
Mentor teammates and help raise the bar on architectural quality and communication

Our take

Founded in 1996, LightEdge Solutions is a leader in public cloud and enterprise IT technology solutions, with a focus on private, public, hybrid and multicloud colocation. Its solutions help companies connect to the cloud at a faster pace and with less hassle. It has supported more than 1300 large organisations through 12 data centres in 8 US markets.

With its solid rooting in the industry and the experience to match, it’s no surprise that LightEdge’s offerings have grown to include a full suite of digitisation solutions. From IT infrastructure optimisation to bolstering cybersecurity, Lightedge benefits from catering to a wide range of enterprise needs.

Since its buyout by GI Partners in 2021, LightEdge has embarked on a series of acquisitions itself. With four companies bought since 2021, it has stepped up successfully into this new portfolio role - and these acquisitions should keep LightEdge stable and ripe for further growth for a long time to come.

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Insights

Glassdoor (3)

Company

Funding (1 round)

Apr 2004

$5m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Total funding: $5m

Company benefits

Health, Vision & Dental
Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K) Match
PTO, Sick/Personal Time & 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

Company HQ

Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Leadership

Jim Masterson

(CEO & President)

Previously SVP of Sales and Marketing for Terabeam, and VP of Applications and Marketing at Rhythms NetConnections. Was also an Executive Director for U S WEST.

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