Senior Solutions Architect-PA/NY Metro

Dimension Data is always open to bright, committed people with entrepreneurial spirit and a positive work ethic. We invest and believe in the human power of our corporation. If you would like to become part of our dynamic, forward-thinking business, then this section will tell you more about our approach and opportunities. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in South Africa, Dimension Data is a specialist IT services and solution provider that helps clients plan, build and support their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact centre technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customized client solutions. Our rich history in networking has placed us at the forefront in helping clients simplify and consolidate their IT infrastructures through Internet Protocol (IP) convergence. As a world class IT specialist service provider, we can offer our people unrivalled opportunities to learn develop and advance across the spectrum of our services and solutions offerings, as well as globally. Dimension Data has expanded to become a global player in the information technology industry. We have offices in 35 countries on six continents. And being a large, culturally diverse organization, we offer many job opportunities within our various offices around the world. We are currently in need of a Senior Solutions Architect to join our team in the United StatesProvides pre-sales technical support and expertise in analyzing customer requirements in conjunction with their current network and system capabilities and ensuring company design will accomplish customer's objectives.  S/he is the first level of technical interaction for the sales team. Aligned with a specific sales region and engaged directly by account managers of that region. Provide the management resource of the technical deliverable. Consult with the Sales Team during client assessment, needs analysis and client meetings. Evaluate each opportunity for alignment with Dimension Data’s capabilities and business policy. Make Go/No Go recommendations to the Sales Team. Assures technical competency and completeness of material presented to prospects. Assist Management teams in assessment of additional technical resources. Prepare the appropriate pre-sales documentation to include a Statement of Work, Labor requirements, Project Proposals, Product/Service Cost/Pricing, RFP responses, etc. Communicate with other members of the pre-sales/sales organization to develop training initiatives that will enhance the effec-tiveness of the sales (both outside and inside) personnel.  Assume responsibility for technical pre-sales design decisions and related justifications within the context of defined and client-approved requirements and constraints. Communicate technical design requirements, constraints, functionality, and implementation details verbally and in formal documentation (pre and post-sales). Design technical proof of concept testing. Work with customers to define implementation projects including requirements gathering, management of vendors, personnel, and other resources. Resolve complex technical issues in assessment, solution design and implementation. Provide knowledge transfer to client. S/he will aid in project scoping and SOW development for both services and hardware. Create assessment questionnaires and other forms of written deliverables. Leverage a combination of advanced technical aptitude and consultative capabilities with a sales and business focus.5 years experience in telephony sales environment CCIE Voice or CCVP, Rich Media certifications, Networking, wireless, security (CCSP or CISSP)

Require strong verbal and written communication skills along with a willingness to mentor others in both technical and soft-skill areas. 8 to 10 years experience in the IT industry with, 5 years enterprise Pre-Sales experience.  Significant technical involvement in at least three major network projects is required.  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Math, Business Administration, Engineer, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Strong technical background along with strong PC skills is required.? Engineer with strengths in Core Cisco Networking, IP Telephony, Wireless, Video and basic security.  Strong sales background and experience.  Capable of operating independently under minimal management and direction.  Understand basic financial principles and pipeline sales planning.