Enterprise Network Solutions Architect

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Subject Matter Expertise in at least 2 (usually more) technology, architecture, or delivery platforms.
• 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.
• 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.
• Include in scopes: 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee discount for product services and entertainment

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