Solutions Architect
Location: Irvine, CA 92614 (5 days on-site)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge Professional and Managed IT Services and Support to top Hyundai affiliate brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis. 

At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations. 

HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation. 

Website: http://www.haeaus.com 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a leading Professional & Managed Services Provider providing IT solutions to our affiliate brands, we are in search of a season Solutions Architect to provide proactive sales engagement focusing on supporting the delivery of technical and services engagements within the Hyundai family of companies. The selected candidate will be expected to 

• Act as the technical lead during the pre-sales process, you will engage with clients to understand business challenges, translate customer business requirements into high-level technical designs and propose tailored IT solutions.
• You will leverage your own and collaborate with other internal stakeholders expertise in our service portfolio to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures across cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, solution workshops, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Partner with sales and delivery teams to develop proposals, including scope, pricing, and timelines.
• Translate business requirements into high-level solution designs, including architecture diagrams, integration strategies, and implementation of roadmaps that delivers against the customer’s business needs, targets and KPIs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in enterprise IT architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern application frameworks.
• You will be expected to support campaigning into accounts in an effort to win future projects by sharing customer insights from previous successful project engagements to support future engagements with new customers

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 3 years in a pre-sales or client-facing technical role.
• Proven experience designing and presenting enterprise IT solutions, including infrastructure/cloud, security/networking, application services, and AI.
• Experienced in multiple technologies including a broad knowledge across vendors and product categories in various technology ecosystems in order to assess compatibility and recommend optimal solutions in line with desired business outcomes.
• Knowledge of a structured sales process, including understanding of the competitive landscape and the ability to work collaboratively with sales, delivery teams, and Key Account Managers to support proposals and customer engagements.

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or TOGAF.
• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing IT domain.
• Familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise platforms.

• Passion for Technology: We are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and their potential to transform the automotive industry. 
• Agility: We work in an agile environment, adapting quickly to changes and continuously improving our processes. 
• Teamwork: We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration, supporting each other to achieve common goals. 
• Growth: We prioritize personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for learning and development. 
• Inclusivity: We maintain an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels welcome. 

Base Salary Range: $160,000-$190,000

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.