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Sentinel is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team. This role is tailored for candidates with a strong focus on enterprise networking and security with the ability to design solutions that span multiple products and technologies.

 

This role is a hybrid onsite/remote position requiring candidates to be local to the Phoenix, AZ area to travel to local client sites as needed.

• Maintains Subject Matter Expertise in at least 2 (usually more) technology, architecture, or delivery platforms.
• Ability to diagram/white board/sketch technology discussions live and “on the fly” with customers and peers.
• Lead discovery discussions with customers to define project scope.
• Create designs for customer projects resulting from these discussions.
• Able to present technology briefings to both sales and customer audiences focusing discussion on specific needs of different groups.
• Author detailed, technically accurate professional services scopes of work.
• Scopes include customer requirements, project caveats, customer and VAR roles and responsibilities.
• Assist sales team with demand generation, opportunity qualification, and completion of sales cycle.
• Build solution and technology accurate Bill of Materials for customer projects across diverse manufacturer or technology areas, including ongoing service and support SKUs.
• Previous experience in a technology focused field such as presales or operations preferred.
• IT Certifications such as Cisco CCNP and CCIE, Fortinet NSE and Palo NSP and NSA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to the ability to develop social bonds and build EQ.
• Demonstrated experience designing and architecting enterprise networking, data center networking and security solutions from multiple manufacturers including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and HPE (Aruba and Mist) preferred.
• High Level understanding of Data Center and Collaboration architectures is a plus.
• Able to compare/contrast offerings between multiple manufacturers.
• Experience scoping professional services for project delivery.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude.

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

 

 

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

      

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

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