Our client is seeking a Solutions Architect in Durban or Johannesburg. To qualify for the role the ideal candidate will have a proven work experience and exceptional knowledge of the Telecoms \/ ISP Industry. This is a critical role within Architecture and serves as the owner of the Cusomer Solutions roadmap, Design, support and commercial build of E2E Customer solutions.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Solutions Architect<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Desired Experience & Qualification:<\/strong> Relevant Tertiary Qualification:<\/strong><\/p>\n Experience\/Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 + years of Pre-Sales and\/or Solution Architecture experience in a Service Provider environment or ICT \/ Telecommunications Industry
\nLocation:<\/strong> Durban<\/p>\n
\nDuties & Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nPre-Sales, Sales and Customer interface – Attend and participate in internal and external meetings relevant to the pre-sales cycle
\nResponsible for solution feasibility, qualification and articulation
\nDetermination of internal and external technology\/technical, pricing and vendor requirements for Solutions
\nProduction and provision of architectural design and execution of solutions for Customer requirements
\nEnsure proposals and solution amendments are responded to with adequate quality, within prescribed timescales, with input from engineering, procurement and project delivery
\nProvide technical and solutions support and advice for Sales Team and assist in evaluating opportunities based on technical requirements and alignment with business capabilities
\nEnsure collaboration with vendors and partners to understand latest offerings
\nInternal engagements with Sales teams
\nExternal engagements with Customers
\nTechnical interface – Consult with the Technical teams to assist in the development of solutions (designs equipment\/hardware, configurations, etc.) to meet company requirements and Customer needs
\nEnsuring compliance with Organization Architecture and Engineering standards, specifications, policies and protocols in the formulation of the Design Diagrams and Technical Solution Document (TSD) for all Customer solution requirements
\nOwning the process and following correct approval protocol from Divisional Technical Leads
\nTechnical oversight of the development and delivery of the Solution over the project lifecycle
\nAnalysis of key performance metrics and indicators for network infrastructure to ensure service availability
\nAnalysis of infrastructure resource utilisation, trending, and capacity planning
\nCreate and update documentation for all relevant procedures, solutions and architectures
\nInternal engagements with Technical teams
\nOperations interface – Production and provision of complete Solutions Delivery and Support Packs in line with Operations (Delivery and Support) requirements
\nProcurement and Vendor interface – Product Development Input, ensuring product positioning is achieved, delivering key benefits, targets and deliverables Definition\/Provision of Vendor technology requirements for selected Vendors (preferred\/identified)
\nAssessment of solutions proposals and quotes received from Technology Vendors<\/p>\n
\nQualifications<\/p>\n
\n5+ years of Technical Engineering experience
\nRelevant network certifications an advantage i.e., Cisco, Fortinet, AWS and\/or Azure, MPLS
\nDeep technical understanding of networking, voice and secure cloud products and services
\nKnowledge and experience of physical network infrastructure
\nExperience in communicating complex technical solutions directly with Customers Experience in articulating technical designs and requirements in a structured format
\nInterested?
\nA Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.<\/p>\n