Solution Architect at Lightedge

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: May 19, 2026

Description

LightEdge Solutions is hiring a Solutions Architect to design and modernize IBM Power Systems and IBM i infrastructure for enterprise and mid-market customers. The role leads technical architecture, migration, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, hybrid cloud, storage, and high-availability solutions; presents solutions to customers and executive stakeholders; collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Delivery teams; and contributes to architectural standards and technical mentorship. Candidates need at least five years of relevant experience and strong expertise in IBM Power Systems, IBM i, PowerVM, and PowerVS, along with enterprise infrastructure and hybrid cloud knowledge.

Required Skills

IBM Power Systems
IBM i
PowerVM
PowerVS
Hybrid cloud
Disaster recovery
Technical communication

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical consulting roles
Experience designing and supporting enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
Experience presenting technical solutions directly to customers and executive stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications: x86 server infrastructure design and administration
VMware virtualization platforms
Public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Experience with managed hosting or colocation environments
Familiarity with enterprise networking and security concepts
Translation Company Name: Lightedge

About Lightedge

Lightedge

Infrastructure and Cloud

Lightedge provides end-to-end hybrid infrastructure solutions, combining colocation, private cloud, and public cloud platforms like AWS and Azure into a unified hybrid IT infrastructure. It helps companies design and operate a mix of on-prem, private, and public cloud, with managed infrastructure, professional services, and 24/7/365 support. Lightedge describes itself as a team-focused company building IT infrastructure and offers a competitive salary, company-paid benefits, paid leave, and paid volunteer hours.