Private Cloud Pre-Sales Solution Architect

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 78,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing. The Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris. The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space, supporting knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contributing to scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

The Opportunity

To accelerate our growth in the Benelux region, we're looking for a Private Cloud Pre-Sales Solution Architect as part of our Cloud & Infrastructure Business Line, focused on delivering secure, full-stack private cloud solutions that help organizations modernize their IT while maintaining control, compliance and performance.

The Role

As a Private Cloud Pre-Sales Solution Architect, you will be instrumental in expanding our private cloud footprint in the Benelux. You'll collaborate with clients to design tailored sovereign private cloud environments, supporting their digital transformation while ensuring data sovereignty, security, and operational excellence. Your role blends technical depth with commercial insight, enabling you to articulate the value of our private cloud offerings to stakeholders at all levels.

What You Need

We're seeking someone with proven experience in private cloud solutions and architecture. You should understand private cloud models, virtualization, on-premises infrastructure, and hybrid cloud integration. Familiarity with platforms like Red Hat OpenShift, VMware, or OpenStack is a plus. You're a strategic thinker who can bridge business needs with technical solutions, and you thrive in a consultative, client-facing role.

Your Responsibilities

• Support growth of Atos Private Cloud services in the Benelux.
• Analyze complex customer requirements from both business and technical perspectives.
• Design and present tailored private cloud solutions based on Atos offerings.
• Collaborate with Cloud Sales Specialists and account teams to identify, pursue, and close opportunities.

The Right Person

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:

• At least 10 years of experience in cloud services or solution architecture, with a strong focus on private cloud.
• A consultative approach to solving customer challenges.
• Experience with virtualization, containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with cross-cultural teams.
• Willingness to travel in the region.
• Fluency in English.

Location

This role is based in the Netherlands or Belgium.

Education & Experience

• Certification in relevant private cloud technologies or platforms is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

We Offer

At Atos, innovation and technology are central. We support your professional and personal development and offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits (including end-of-year bonus and pension scheme).
• Informal, results-driven work environment with supportive leadership.
• Lease car or mobility budget (depending on your country).
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work.
• Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects.
• Excellent international career prospects.
• Extensive training and development programs.
• Knowledge-sharing through competency groups.

At Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all. Atos is a recognized leader in ESG criteria. Learn more about our CSR commitment.