Cloud Solutions Architect

NetApp

Azure Cloud Solutions Architect working in a pre-sales capacity for NetApp's Azure Cloud Solutions team. Collaborating with Microsoft to educate customers and drive adoption of Azure-based products.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong technical acumen in Cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure, while effectively collaborating with sales and technical teams to deliver tailored solutions. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences is essential.

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Hard Skills

Cloud ConceptsMicrosoft AzureNetwork Attached StorageKubernetesProofs-of-ConceptSolution DesignSalesforceReference ArchitectureBest PracticesTechnical Pre-Sales

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProject PrioritizationCustomer EducationCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingAdaptabilityTeamworkNetworking

Tools & Technologies

Azure-based ProductsNetAppSalesforceContainer OrchestrationCloud ServicesTechnical DocumentationUser GroupsIndustry MeetupsCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SectorCloud ServicesTechnical Pre-SalesCustomer OpportunityEcosystemBest PracticesReference ArchitectureUser GroupsIndustry MeetupsTechnical Knowledge

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate in a technical pre-sales capacity for the Manufacturing sector
Identify candidate workloads and design appropriate solutions
Run proofs-of-concept for Azure-based products
Collaborate with Microsoft Sales and Technical teams
Educate customers about Cloud services offered by NetApp and Azure
Participate in industry meetups and user groups
Publish reference architectures, significant wins, best practices both internally and externally
Maintain customer Opportunity status in Salesforce

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 8 + years of related field experience
Strong technical knowledge of Cloud concepts and technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure (Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred)
Experience in working with customers within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem
Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects concurrently
Knowledge of Network Attached Storage (preferably NetApp)
Familiarity with Container orchestration runtime concepts and solutions (preferably Kubernetes)
Experience running proofs-of-concept for software, hardware, or Cloud-based solutions in a pre-sale’s role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong English language skills (other languages are a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement or Pension Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Various Leave options
Employee stock purchase plan
Restricted stocks (RSUs)