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Computacenter · 2 weeks ago

Solutions Architect 2 (Data Center)

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. The Solutions Architect 2 will serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert, focusing on delivering solutions and maintaining vendor relationships while supporting sales pursuits and pipeline growth.

CRMHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partners with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and that are consistent with Winning Together values

Provide deep subject matter expertise and have the desire and ability to complete tactical work

Provide technical marketing, thought leadership and related support

Define and deliver the Go to Market (GTM) strategy and bring to fruition

Engage in key accounts, develop credibility and help build out technical solutions

Develop long-term customer relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements

Stay current on technical solutions and engaging with vendors

Create in-depth technical design documentation and corresponding documents (Technical Presentation, Visio Diagrams, Level of Effort (LOE), and Bill of Materials (BOM))

Engage and work closely with key vendors

Attend Customer opportunity / strategy meetings to understand and articulate business and technical strategy for the company and customer

Provide qualification of designs or opportunities and produce technical architecture/design documentation

Act as Design Authority for nominated key accounts

Work as technical designer on enterprise scale, mission-critical customer projects

Work with peers to advise and recommend on future technology and services

Research technology and deliver associated white papers to promote Computacenter’s offerings

Maintain high level of industry awareness through training and self-development

Engage in, and manage, Customer demonstrations and Proofs of Concept

Development of service offerings, utilizing newly released products having ensured that functionality claims are valid

Ensure that proposed solutions are valid and meet Customer requirements

Maintain subject matter expert status with designated vendors

Embrace and support Computacenter’s mission and core values

Qualification

Presales engineeringSolution architectureIT Infrastructure knowledgeTechnical documentationVendor certificationsClient engagementCommunication skillsIndustry awarenessTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience

5 - 10 years presales engineering and solutioning consulting

Understanding of breadth of technology and adaptable to new technology advancements

Expertise in a wide range of hardware and software technologies and professional services solutions

Considered a subject matter expert in two or more technologies and/or vendors

Strong understanding of server, storage, virtualization and networking technologies, procedures, operations and best practices

Technology industry certifications

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Ability to design in-depth, complex technical solutions

Relevant industry leading qualification or accreditation in two or more technologies

In-depth knowledge of IT Infrastructure technology and its business application

Ability to develop and maintain client engagement and deliver solutions architecture presentations

Demonstrable ability to provide input into commercial/technical documents and to develop solution specific business cases

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Industry leading knowledge in specialist Technology area

Understanding of services methodology

Preferred

Vendor Certifications a plus (including CISCO CCNP, Juniper JNCIS, Dell / EMC Storage or Networking Specialist, and or VMware VCP)

Benefits

Competitive compensation plans

Attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to your good health, future financial security, and peace of mind

Company

Computacenter

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Computacenter is an IT services company that provides infrastructure, digital transformation, consulting, and managed services.

Founded in 1981

Hatfield, Hertford, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.computacenter.com

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