Architect I

Gurugram, HR, IN

Requisition Number: 104186

Architect I- Presales Infra

Location: The role will be a hybrid position located in India.

Insight at a Glance

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$1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

The Pre-Sales Specialist resides within the Service Design & Delivery area of the EMEA

Services function and, specifically, within the Pre-Sales team. The Pre-Sales Specialist, a desk-based’ position, is responsible for the creation and verification of quotes, statements of work (SOW), and proposals. They work closely with the Pre-Sales Consultants and Solutions Architects to obtain bills of material (BOM) and respond to prospective client’s queries. They work closely with vendors and partners to gain deal registration, bid pricing and product and service information details and quotes. Within a defined area of expertise, they tailor existing solutions and create solutions based upon client technical requirements and requests, estimating, and quoting professional services f rom Insight’s in-house technology services function or third-party solutions partners. In addition, they support with partner-led solution sales calls, acting as the technical representative and support for online vendor technology demonstrations.

Role Summary

The Presales Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure is responsible for designing, validating, and positioning infrastructure solutions across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), and traditional on-premises data centers. The role supports the full presales lifecycle, working closely with sales, delivery, and partner teams to translate customer requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures, proposals, and statements of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with sales teams and customers to understand business drivers and infrastructure requirements.
• Lead technical discovery workshops, infrastructure assessments, and solution design sessions.
• Design end-to-end architectures for Azure, AWS, hybrid, HCI, and on-prem environments.
• Define migration, modernization, and transformation strategies.
• Develop solution documentation including architectures, SOWs, BOMs, and RFP/RFI responses.
• Present technical solutions to IT managers, infrastructure heads, and enterprise architects.
• Ensure alignment between presales commitments and delivery execution.

Technology Coverage

• Microsoft Azure – IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, governance, landing zones.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) – core compute, storage, networking, foundations, migration.
• Hybrid & On-Prem Infrastructure – data centers, virtualization, storage, networking.
• HCI Platforms – VMware, Nutanix, Azure Local / Stack HCI.
• Backup, Disaster Recovery, and High Availability solutions.

Automation & Governance

• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM, and Bicep.
• CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Cost optimization, monitoring, and operational governance.
• Alignment with ITIL and managed services frameworks.

Required Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, or data center roles.
• 4–6+ years in presales, consulting, or solution architecture roles.
• Experience working with enterprise and regulated customers.
• Experience in system integrator or managed services environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong design-level or hands-on expertise in Azure and AWS infrastructure services.
• Deep understanding of hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Solid knowledge of networking, identity, security, and monitoring.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
• VMware, Nutanix, or HCI certifications.
• ITIL Foundation.

Soft Skills

• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and proposal-writing capability.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills.

What we’re looking for

Associate level Certification on at least one Vendor Specialist area
Professional level certification in at least one Vendor Specialist area
Demonstrates strong product awareness Proven experience in a Pre-Sales capacity with a high level of technical design, commercial awareness

What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

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Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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