Enterprise Architect, Object Storage

Reporting to the Director, Architecture & Technology, the Enterprise Architect role is to operate as the key technical architect supporting the Engineer, Operations, and Product teams for designing and improving ThinkOn’s service infrastructure. This role will be responsible for the architectural ownership of configuring and designing solutions with the Product and Engineering teams. The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions and outcomes for ThinkOn’s customer base that leverage the standard services offered. The Enterprise Architect must be capable of leading and coordinating a team of internal and external resources and will be recognized as an expert in ThinkOn products, services, and practices. The role will be responsible for reviewing the current technical backlog and providing design changes to align with ThinkOn’s vision. The Infrastructure Architect will help design and maintain standard deployment of new and existing services and solutions.You Will:Be the go-to expert for all ThinkOn Infrastructure and services in conversations with Engineering and Product.Review new technology and build out POC plans for execution.Act as the technical leader to provide guidance and planning for Engineer and Operations teams to roll out new/existing services.Act as the technical bridge between the product team, vendors, and ThinkOn Engineering team to ensure complex solutions are clearly defined, quoted, and can be implemented.Have a comprehensive grasp of cloud-centric technologies and the ability to understand and carry end conversations regarding requirements and specifications.Be responsible for designing and architecting solutions for end subscribers primarily using ThinkOn’s product portfolio.Drive positive revenue growth by helping the product team configure business winning solutions.Support an exceptional vendor experience based on timely technical knowledge and support to our team.Build relationships with vendor technical teams.Own Infrastructure technical backlog at ThinkOn and provide guidance and solutions for improvement.Provide support to Product on new and existing projects.Work with the Project Management Office to hand over new project design requirements and documentation for new projects.Help create and deliver Operation and Engineering presentations and training seminars.Provide technical expertise to ThinkOn events as required.Build out vendor relationships with key technical folks to ensure weekly/bi-weekly cadence reviews.Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and operational efficiency.Responsible to help build out and manage a growing Architecture team.You Have:Technical Knowledge: Strong VMware knowledge (Kubernetes/Container knowledge is an asset), strong infrastructure knowledge (network, storage, and compute), strong data protection and archiving solutions knowledge, object storage knowledge, disaster recovery and replication concepts and solution knowledge, strong design and architecture knowledge to help build out solutions that scale, strong technical knowledge on Storage SANs (Hitachi, HPE, Dell, Pure), knowledge or backup and DR software such as Veeam, Commvault, Zerto, Avamar, and Networker.Have sound understanding of IT Infrastructure, cloud, and cloud-based technologies and applications.Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively communicate with all parties involved in the conversations and project handoff conversations.Strong time management skills.Ability to lead POCs and work with other ThinkOn teams for resources.Ability to lead vendor related conversations for roadmap and features.Strong Architecture Design skills to help develop solutions to scale for cloud services providers.Benefits and Perks:- A remote-first culture.- Competitive compensation package.- Flexible time-off for vacation; 5 personal days/year.- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.*- A $1,000* Wellness & Learning allowance.*- Eligible to join the ThinkOn Group Retirement Savings Plan.*- Referral Bonuses for successful hires.** These benefits are for full-time permanent employees only.Think On, Incorporated: Where Data ThrivesFounded in 2013, ThinkOn is a managed infrastructure services provider (MISP) with a global data center footprint, focused on empowering partners to do whatever they need to do with their data. ThinkOn’s team of data-obsessed experts protect clients’ data like it’s their own, making it more resilient, secure, actionable, and searchable. ThinkOn is Channel First and works with a global network of value-add resellers and managed service providers to provide creative, turnkey Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS), and Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions and data management services that are fast, flexible, scalable, highly secure, and cost-effective with predictable pricing and no hidden fees. ThinkOn has data centers located across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Caribbean.Recognized for its substantial growth and global success, ThinkOn has been named to several notable lists, including The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business ranking of “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” (2021 and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2021 and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 (2021), CIOReview’s “Most Promising Backup Solution Provider” (2021), the Canadian Business “Growth List,” and Channel Daily News’ “Top 100 Solution Providers” (2021).ThinkOn is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. To learn more, visit www.ThinkOn.com.Accessibility: ThinkOn is committed to a workforce that is reflective of diverse populations. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and accessibility standards across Canada, ThinkOn provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible and adheres to our corporate values.Learn more about our corporate values at www.ThinkOn.com/values/. #J-18808-Ljbffr