A Solutions or Application Architect develops and defines the technical architecture for a software application, duties include developing new applications, creating prototypes, running tests, and writing documentation.
IT Solutions Architect Golden Star Technology - 3.1 Cerritos, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $200,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Data center experience Infrastructure architecture design System design for system development Technical solutions implementation Implementing IT solutions Stakeholder relationship building
Full Job Description IT Solutions Architect Location:
Cerritos, CA Position Overview:
Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST) is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to join our team in Cerritos, CA. The Solutions Architect serves as a trusted technical advisor and pre-sales subject matter expert, collaborating closely with sales teams, customers, and technology partners to design and recommend enterprise IT solutions. This role is responsible for assessing customer environments, understanding business objectives, and developing scalable solutions across data center, compute, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud, and application technologies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations that drive customer success.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with sales teams to identify, develop, and close client opportunities. Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and technical discovery sessions. Gather and analyze customer business and technical requirements to develop tailored IT solutions. Design and recommend enterprise infrastructure solutions, including compute, storage, networking, virtualization, cloud, and data center technologies. Develop technical proposals, solution architectures, scopes of work (SOWs), and supporting documentation. Present technology strategies, roadmaps, industry trends, and business recommendations to customers and stakeholders. Translate technical solutions into business value and clearly communicate benefits to decision-makers and executive leadership. Collaborate with manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to create competitive and innovative solutions. Maintain expertise in emerging technologies and obtain required vendor certifications. Support technical evaluations, solution demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements. Perform other related pre-sales, technical, and customer-facing responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three (3) years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and data center solutions. Experience creating technical proposals, quotes, Statements of Work (SOWs), and solution documentation. Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies, including HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, Aruba, or similar platforms. Relevant industry certifications preferred (e.g., CCNA, VCP, MCSE, PMP, CCSP, or equivalent). Ability to conduct technical discovery sessions and develop customer-focused solution architectures. Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan Paid vacation Additional company perks About GST Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST), headquartered in Cerritos, California, has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of LA's Best Places to Work for seven consecutive years. As a leading provider of IT and audiovisual (AV) solutions and services, GST serves small and mid-sized businesses, enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1985, GST has built a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer commitment. The company's continued growth is driven by its ability to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading technology solutions, customized configurations, and exceptional customer service. Through strategic partnerships with top manufacturers and visionary technology providers, GST empowers organizations to achieve their business objectives with confidence and efficiency. For more information, please visit www.gstinc.com
