Consulting Solutions Architect

Sentinel Technologies

. Seeking a high‑caliber, consulting‑minded Solutions Architect to join our presales organization.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Seeking a high‑caliber, consulting‑minded Solutions Architect to join our presales organization.
This role is targeted toward individuals who have built their careers in VAR or manufacturer presales environments.
Understand how to design, position, and scope data center solutions that deliver long‑term customer value.
Actively partner with Account Managers and customers to shape solutions, estimate services, and articulate Sentinel’s value from a strategic, consultative standpoint.
Full time opportunity working a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week being onsite at corporate headquarters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in a technical pre-sales design role
Strong preference for experience at a VAR or systems integrator
Manufacturer presales backgrounds will be considered
Demonstrated experience designing, quoting, or holding certifications/accreditations with multiple vendors, such as: Dell, Pure Storage, HPE, NetApp, Rubrik, Veeam
Proven ability to estimate services effort and scope delivery projects accurately
Clear experience authoring professional services SOWs
Established customer relationships within the Chicagoland area
Strong consultative instincts: operating as a technology advisor
Confident communicator with the ability to articulate value to both technical and business stakeholders
A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K
529
Life Insurance
Income Protection
Short and Long-Term Disability
Medical and Child/Elder Care
Flexible Spending Account Plans
Family Planning Benefits
Financial Education
Identity Theft Protection and Assistance
Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Two weeks’ vacation
Additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick
Certification and hands-on training
Employee discount for product services and entertainment

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical pre-sales designdata center solutionsdesigningquotingestimating servicesauthoring professional services SOWsDellPure StorageHPENetApp

Soft Skills

consultative instinctsconfident communicatorarticulating valuecustomer relationshipscan-do attitudeAttitudeCompassionEnthusiasmexceptional customer service