DataVox · 20 hours ago
Network Solutions Architect
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDataVox is a technology solutions provider serving the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 30 years. They are seeking a Network Solutions Architect to enhance their networking and data center practices, acting as a trusted advisor to customers while designing effective network architectures that meet business needs.
Audio/Visual EquipmentData CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureIT ManagementNetwork HardwarePhysical SecuritySecuritySmart BuildingSoftware
Responsibilities
Collaborate with sales and operations teams in understanding customer environments by reviewing and evaluation Network technologies
Build, strengthen and maintain technical relationships with customers, and strategic and key partners
Assist the pre-sales team with educating sales teams through product and positioning training
Be a trusted IT advisor to customers, while partnering with account managers
Work with the pre-sales team to develop sales strategies and technical roadmaps for key customers
Identify and uncover technology opportunities within Data Center, Networking, Security, Collaborations and Services
Develop solutions that meet customers nosiness needs and budgets through strategic planning
Use manufacture partners quoting tools to create Bill of Materials for customers
Will convey information technology proficiency in a customer facing/presales environment
Leadership capabilities to manage additional technical resources for meeting sales engineering needs
Ability to work successfully with prospects, customers, and cross functional teams to meet sales goals
Will travel to prospective customer sites, partner meetings and company events as necessary
Ability to deliver detailed documentation and accurate Bills of Materials
Design and architect enterprise networking, security, and data center solutions based on customer pain points and requirements
Present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Act as the primary technical resource during the pre-sales phase, supporting solution alignment and feasibility
Collaborate with account teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solutions are technically sound and deliverable
Provide technical leadership and guidance to additional engineering resources as needed
Develop detailed technical documentation, architecture, and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Participating in customer meetings, demonstrations, and proof-of-value activities as required
Travel to customer sites as necessary to support solution design and delivery
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience working with Cisco/Aruba/Juniper networking products such as switches, routers, wireless access points, datacenter switching, cloud management platforms (Meraki, Central, Mist)
Experience with designing network architecture
A strong knowledge of technical networking solutions – route/switch, LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, SASE, SSE and other networking and security solutions
Ability to communicate effectively and sell complex technical products and services by understanding the customers business needs, technical expertise to support the sales process and ability to articulate the technical value proposition
Experience with products and solutions from key partners such as: Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, HPE Juniper Networking, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and various other networking and security partners
Intermediate Industry Certifications such as CCNP. CCNA, ACP, JNCIP or other vendor certifications
Strong organizational and time management skills in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Desire to learn multiple solutions across a wide range of enterprise, security and data center network technologies
Ability to lead demos, proof-of-value for customers
Ability to develop high-level designs and architectures to ensure smooth transition from design to delivery
Ability to assist customers and account team with understanding and architecting appropriate network and/or security solutions
3+ years of hands-on experience designing and architecting network solutions in a consulting firm, VAR, MSP, or similar environment
Strong working knowledge of enterprise routing and switching architectures
Demonstrated expertise with network and security platforms such as Cisco (ASA, ISE, Firepower), Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent technologies
Ability to develop high-level and detailed network designs that support a smooth transition from architecture to implementation
Experience translating customer requirements into secure, scalable network and/or security solutions
Ability to lead technical demonstrations and proof-of-value engagements
Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced, consultative environment
Desire to continuously learn and expand across enterprise networking, security, and data center technologies
CCNA or equivalent vendor certifications preferred, with emphasis on practical network design and real-world experience over certification alone
Preferred
Experience with manufacture quoting tools such as CCW, and Iris
Sales engineering and/or pre-sales experience
Working knowledge of software-defined networking technologies
Working knowledge of SDN and modern network architectures
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Matching 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan
Professional Development Reimbursement
Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Company Holidays
Mileage & Phone Reimbursement
Annual Health & Wellness Fairs
Sustainable Business Practices
Company
DataVox
DataVox is a technology company specializes in Managed IT Services, physical security, audio visual, cabling and network infrastructure.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Ferguson
CEO
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