Systems Integration Consultant

Take the initiative and build your career with a company that encourages individual achievement and fosters career development and advancement. That's Arrow Electronics, an award-winning Fortune 200 company, and one of Fortune's Magazine's "Most Admired Companies".Arrow is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial andcommercial users of electronics components and computer products. Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 600 suppliers and140,000 customers worldwide, including many of the most prominent players in the global electronics arena.At Arrow Electronics, you'll be part of a team dedicated to global growth in an industry that is advancing the world. We know that it takes dynamic and talented people to run a global business like ours. With a commitment to shared leadership, Arrow has an environment that fosters growth and development. Systems Integration Consultant Experience (Years): .. Overview: Alternative Technology (an Arrow company) At present, we have an excellent opportunity for a Systems Integration Consultant. The location is open. This position uses business process engineering techniques, develops technical solutions and management processes to achieve overall business objectives by means of implementing systems or solutions based on the analysis of customer needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Provides technical direction, diagnostic expertise, assistance and training to field service personnel to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction - Develops and implements engineering specifications and solutions for large, complex installations primarily through visits to customer sites - Follows through with customers to ensure proper function of complex systems - Provides solutions to technical problems and troubleshoots in the field as necessary - Keeps abreast of company's latest products and services Typical projects include: - Active direction migration of organizations from 500 to 100,000 users - Exchange migrations from 5.5 to 2003 - Citrix Metaframe Upgrades or Rollouts - Infrastructure assessments - Router or firewall configurations BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Strong background and hands-on experience with Citrix - Strong networking background and proficiency with all Microsoft applications - Strong verbal & written communication skills and a strong customer focus - Ability to work well under pressure - Ability to manage multiple projects KNOWLEDGE: Wide-ranging experience, able to use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (i.e. dept/peer review). JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Internal and external contacts often pertain to company plans and objectives. SUPERVISION: Determines methods and procedures on new assignments, and may provide guidance to other personnel. EXPERIENCE: Typically a minimum of 8 years of related experience. In some cases, the requirement will be less. Graduate coursework may be desirable.