We are looking for a suitable candidate for Solutions Architect (Presales) Networking Role, the most needed skills would be Solution design experience in Network using Cisco ACI and presales (tender bidding, responding to RFI/RFP)
Below is the JD:
The appropriate candidate will play a key role in the Clients Network , Go To Market (GTM) program, focused on the largest, high touch accounts in Singapore.
The individual will be required to rapidly engage with the key Contacts within the End User Accounts, and Projects assigned, to establish credibility, to build and nurture relationships based on expertise and demonstrable value.
The Solutions Architect will be part of NTT’s Community of Practice (COP), and Support available to frontline Sales and Technical Pre-sales to facilitate Client engagement, solution and service design.
Primary activities would range from Solution Design, Client Presentations, Proposal Preparations, RFP and Tender Bid Responses.
Outline technical architecture descriptions across domains, functions, and industries, then monitoring and governing the implementation.
Take responsibility for the overall technical design and build of the custom elements of the solution.
Be responsible for solution design, business development, and transition of projects from presales to delivery, and sales support.
Work with Solutions Architects to produce a technical specification for the custom development and systems integration requirements for the solution.
Participate or lead in scope of work determination, product pricing and RFP/RFI responses.
Assist with the determination of outsourcing, product pricing and collaborates with the Client Manager to develop an implementation solution.
Influence and guide members of the Sales team and to ensure that they are equipped to close deals.
Manage client proof of concept (POC) initiatives, which will require the involvement of the appropriate resources, and setup and delivery of the POC.
Perform a variety of tasks that will directly impact opportunity pursuit and realisation.
Educational Skills:
Typically requires demonstrable related experience with a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree; or moderate level experience and a Master’s or equivalent degree; or a PhD or equivalent degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
Technical Skills:
Technical knowledge of multiple network and security platforms to include:
SDN DC Networking: CISCO ACI, VMWARE NSX technologies.
DC Networking: Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K series switches
Cloud Managed Networking: Cisco Meraki
SD-WAN: Good understanding on Cisco Meraki, Silverpeak, CATO Networks, Viptela
Load balancer: F5 (LTM, ASM, APM, SSO), AVI, Citrix
Wireless Network: Cisco, Aruba, Juniper MIST, Cisco Meraki
Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Firepower, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and VPN terminologies
2FA solutions: Cisco DUO
DC protocols: VXLAN, Fabric path, VPC, VDC, OTV
Strong knowledge in TCL programming in Cisco platform devices
VPN: IPSEC, Remote access, Agentless
Understanding on Brocade and Alcatel switches
CISCO Prime infrastructure & SolarWinds
Aruba ClearPass NAC and understanding on Cisco SDA technologies
Cisco Switches: 2900, 4500, 6500 and 6800 ,9000 series.
Cisco Routers: 1800, 2800, 3800, 4500 and ASR series
Static Routing, OSPF, BGP.
Policy Based Routing PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution.
STP, HSRP, VSS, CDP and VPN
