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Blue Mantis

Presales Solution Architect - Portsmouth NH

$64.50 - $85/hr

Presales Solution Architect - Portsmouth NH Department: Blue Mantis Employment Type: Full Time ... The Senior SA brings deep hands-on expertise across Cisco, Juniper, HPE (Aruba), and Fortinet ...

Blue Mantis

Presales Solution Architect - Providence RI

$64.50 - $85/hr

Presales Solution Architect - Providence RI Department: Blue Mantis Employment Type: Full Time ... The Senior SA brings deep hands-on expertise across Cisco, Juniper, HPE (Aruba), and Fortinet ...

ViziRecruiter,LLC.

NY · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... Cisco technologies, and is ready to grow into a broader pre-sales solution architecture role ... through training, mentorship, and hands-on customer engagement. In this role, you will help support ...

NTT Ltd.

Sr Solution Architect (Pre Sales)

Virginia, IL · Remote

$150K/yr

The Sr. Solutions Architect supports Client Managers and Sales Specialists in identifying and expanding secure networking opportunities across our Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, HPE Aruba, and ...

NTT Ltd.

$150K/yr

The Sr. Solutions Architect supports Client Managers and Sales Specialists in identifying and expanding secure networking opportunities across our Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, HPE Aruba, and ...

NTT Ltd.

$150K/yr

The Sr. Solutions Architect supports Client Managers and Sales Specialists in identifying and expanding secure networking opportunities across our Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, HPE Aruba, and ...

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What is a Cisco Solution Architect?

A Cisco Solution Architect is a technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Cisco-based networking solutions tailored to an organization's needs. They collaborate with stakeholders to assess business requirements, create scalable network architectures, and ensure seamless integration of Cisco technologies. Their role often includes providing technical leadership, troubleshooting complex network issues, and staying updated on emerging Cisco innovations to optimize performance and security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cisco Solution Architect?

To thrive as a Cisco Solution Architect, strong expertise in networking principles, enterprise infrastructure design, and a comprehensive understanding of Cisco products and solutions are required, often backed by a bachelor's degree in IT or computer science. Proficiency with Cisco platforms (such as Cisco DNA, ACI, and SD-WAN), along with certifications like CCNP or CCIE, is highly desired. Excellent communication, project management, and client-facing skills help in translating technical requirements into business value and fostering collaboration. These skills are vital for creating robust, scalable solutions that meet client needs while ensuring technical feasibility and successful project delivery.

What are the typical challenges a Cisco Solution Architect may face in their day-to-day work?

Cisco Solution Architects often encounter the challenge of designing solutions that must integrate with complex, existing enterprise architectures while aligning with customers' evolving business goals. Balancing competing demands from stakeholders, adapting to rapidly changing technology landscapes, and meeting tight project timelines are also common aspects of the role. Effective architects regularly collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to address unforeseen technical obstacles and ensure solutions meet both technical and operational requirements. The ability to stay current with new Cisco technologies and industry trends helps navigate these challenges successfully.

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Solutions Architect - Cisco Engineer

CoServe Global Solutions

Marietta, GA • On-site

$59.75 - $78.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

To us, CoServe means that "we're in it together" with our business partners. Your priorities are our priorities, and we are vested in your success. This core perspective drives everything we do. We've found that working together is what creates long-term value and profitability. Our mission is to serve you first, and in serving you, we win together. 

Our vision is to help discover the very best talent on the planet.  And then help those people find their ideal work opportunity.  

CoServe's specific focus is IT and Telecommunication.  As serving others has always been our M.O., we have built deep, lasting relationships over the last few decades. These relationships are what make the difference in finding the exact right person at exactly the right time.

Job Description

The Solutions Architect - Cisco Engineer serves as a partner with our Account Executives in a technical role within our Engineering department. The primary role is to seek out and analyze customer business needs within the commercial and enterprise customers then go to market and match those to the company's technical capabilities. Engaging consultatively, the Engineer will showcase the company's architectural advantage by designing and configuring technical solutions to meet customer goals, explaining and demonstrating features and benefits.

Duties and responsibilities  include:

  • Manage direct customer and partner relationships for the assigned account
  • Assist with the development of formal plans and proposals for assigned opportunities
  • Provide technical and consultative support (which could also include sales support)
  • Perform technical presentations for customers, partners and prospects
  • Work with technology teams to bring new products and technologies to company
  • Maintain expertise in relevant competitive solutions, products and services
  • Actively participate as a subject expert on assigned Virtual Teams and provide consultative support in their area of specialization to Solution Architects and System Engineers
Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • 7+ years-related industry experience
  • In-depth knowledge and strong operating experience in more than one of the following areas of specialization: Service Provider technologies, Multi-Service (Voice and Video), Enterprise routing/switching, Collaboration (Unified Communications), Virtualization (Data Center), Security, Wireless
  • In addition to technological aptitude and the ability to learn quickly and stay current, the ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation and troubleshooting skills evoke passion and confidence.
  • Cisco product knowledge is a must
  • Bachelor-level relevant educational qualification or equivalent
  • Knowledge of relevant solution sets, product line specifications, performance criteria and applications.
  • Competitive knowledge (in their area of specialization) including solution, technology and product offerings.
  • Understanding and ability to articulate company, competitors, technologies, solutions, product strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and independently able to add value as a team member
  • Cisco Certifications very desirable 


Additional Information

This is an opportunity we are looking to hire asap, please apply soon!

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Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Alpharetta, GA, US

Year founded

2012

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