Technical Consultant - Datacenter & Cloud

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Technical Consultant – Datacenter & Cloud designs, deploys, and integrates enterprise storage solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments. You’ll lead technical delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with architects and account teams to ensure high‑quality outcomes for AHEAD’s customers.

Role Snapshot

• Design and deploy enterprise storage systems
• Lead technical delivery for data‑center projects
• Mentor junior consultants and engineers
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and account teams
• Produce detailed solution designs and implementation documentation
• Drive post‑implementation knowledge transfer and continuous improvement

Must-Have Requirements

• Enterprise storage platforms
• SAN infrastructure and Fibre Channel switching
• Major cloud platforms
• Automation/orchestration tools
• Storage troubleshooting
• Technical documentation
• Technical and business communication
• Enterprise storage infrastructure delivery
• SAN implementation and interoperability
• Cloud storage integration

Nice-to-Have Signals

• AI productivity tools familiarity
• Consulting / professional‑services experience
• Consulting or professional‑services background

Work Setup

• Location: Chicago, USA
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Travel: At least 25% travel
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Implement storage solutions that meet performance, availability, recoverability, and scalability goals across on‑prem and cloud environments
• Deploy and configure a range of storage platforms and SAN infrastructure, including Fibre Channel switching
• Perform SAN interoperability analysis and support replication technologies such as SRDF, SyncIQ, SnapMirror, and Zerto
• Create and maintain solution designs, implementation plans, operational procedures, and knowledge‑transfer materials
• Serve as the technical point of contact during delivery engagements, status meetings, cutovers, and escalations
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, account teams, and customer stakeholders to align scope, timeline, and technical outcomes
• Provide post‑implementation support, root‑cause analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Guide junior team members and contribute to the growth of AHEAD’s Storage Practice

Good Fit If You Have

• Prior experience in consulting or professional‑services delivery environments
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools and their automation potential
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in client‑facing settings