Description
Pre-Sales Solutions Architect - 6 months - Remote - Immediate
I am currently representing one of the UK's leading connectivity providers who are looking to recruit a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect on a 6-Month contract.
The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of Layer 1-7 networking protocols including Fibre, Optical & Ethernet.
You should have a broad knowledge of key vendors and suppliers in the telecommunications industry and their respective product portfolios which may be necessary to deliver complete solutions.
Key Skills/Responsibilities:
- Attending meetings with customers to determine technical and business requirements and ensuring that all necessary information is collated prior to producing a solution
- Provide technical solutions in a professional manner and to agreed timeframes
- Created and confidently deliver technical presentations internally and externally
- Create High Level Design documents including network diagrams and technical explanations
- Ability to develop effective working relationships internally and externally with a variety of levels including IT Director, CIO or IT Manager level within Enterprise accounts as well as sales, commercial and operational areas
- In depth working knowledge of Layer 1-7 protocols and technologies - Fibre, Ethernet, Layer 2 and 3 MPLS, Optical, IP. unified communications, cloud and SDWAN solutions
- Excellent working knowledge of current security issues and technologies concerning the industry, together with a demonstrable interest in keeping abreast with technical developments within the industry, including SDWAN.
- Skilled and experienced in stakeholder management including excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing, negotiation skills, and be able to speak with senior stake holders
- Ensures solutions achieve margin targets pre and post-implementation.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 6-Months
- Determination: Inside IR35
- Start Date: ASAP
- Day Rate: Competitive on Application
- Location: Remote/Reading (may be required to go onsite 1-2 times every other week)
Pre-Sales Solutions Architect - 6 months - Remote - Immediate