Chief Technology Advisor

Job Description: • Promote technical innovation and transformation aligned with client business drivers and corporate objectives • Provide client and industry feedback to Ensono’s internal teams to inform product and technology roadmaps • Support Sales, Consulting, Operations, and Service Management organizations serving strategic clients • Create reference architecture frameworks and templates with clients’ business and technical teams • Lead multi-year transformation initiatives in client environments • Help account teams identify, pursue, and close strategic business development opportunities and drive add-on business • Foster executive-level relationships and emphasize client satisfaction • Inform clients about emerging technologies relevant to infrastructure needs • Interpret client business opportunities, changes, and challenges to drive short- and long-term technology roadmaps • Analyze technology landscapes to identify gaps, impact, and technical debt; recommend solutions for cost optimization, improved operations, and sustainability • Advocate for and drive adoption of reference architectures, technology design patterns, and solution principles • Develop end-to-end solutions across mainframe, open systems, and cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM, and Dell • Collaborate with Sales and Consulting to create pursuit, solution, and sales strategies • Conduct discovery and assessment workshops • Develop and document technical and business solutions focused on transformation and re-platforming • Conduct solution development sessions and present technical solutions and business cases • Gain executive buy-in for complex solutions through senior-level technology discussions • Serve as a trusted advisor by providing consultation and recommendations • Partner with Product Management on product enhancements and technology roadmap changes • Drive stability and innovation across clients’ current and future environments Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences • Major industry accreditations / certifications • 15+ years of experience as an architect in the hosting and network space in a consulting environment or with a managed service provider • Deep consulting or managed services experience in hosting, infrastructure, or cloud environments • Experience with large enterprise clients and complex, multi-year engagements • Proven track record of translating business objectives into technology strategy • Experience managing projects through the entire project lifecycle, including multi-phase, multi-dimensional, multi-resource projects • Deep experience with public cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure, and hybrid solutions • Full stack hosting knowledge: compute, storage, networking, security, disaster recovery, and DevOps • Deep understanding of the enterprise sales process, particularly Infrastructure-as-a-Service (ITO) deals • Resourceful and confident in crisis and expectation management and under pressure • Technical documentation skills • Ability to share knowledge across company organizations and facilitate teamwork • Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills • Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Visio • Executive presence and ability to speak fluently with C-suite and senior technical leaders • Proven ability to influence complex decisions through clear storytelling and business case development • Comfort presenting to diverse audiences, including business leaders, IT teams, and boards of directors • Frequent travel to Ensono locations and client sites, estimated at 25% of weeks, with more travel possible during the first year Benefits: • Unlimited Paid Days Off • Three health plan options • 401k with company match • Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts • Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement • Paid childbearing and paternal leave • Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding • Sabbatical leave • Wellness program • Flexible work schedule • Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance • Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program • Option to work from home or in Ensono offices when not required at a client site