Principal Solution Architect - Networking
World Wide Technology
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Holistic Enterprise Networking Solutions: Serves as a visionary client engagement leader, deeply understanding needs and addressing them through innovative solutions and transformative recommendations. Lead the sales and technical teams in constructing comprehensive solutions that embrace advanced networking capabilities.
+ Maximize Account Engagement: Work synergistically with WWT account teams and sales units to probe, qualify, and secure business opportunities across both traditional and advanced networking sectors.
+ Shape Forward-Looking Solutions: Leverage cutting-edge technologies like 5G, Network as a Service, SD-WAN/SD-Branch, and cloud WAN to meet client business objectives, while balancing cost and complexity.
+ Financial and Technical Modeling: Develop nuanced cost estimates that factor in the TCO and ROI of transitioning to advanced networking architectures.
+ Influential Proposals: Craft compelling proposals that highlight not just immediate solutions, but also long-term strategies centered on network transformation technologies and trends. Present these proposals and strategies to senior executive leadership.
+ Business Development: Lead the strategic development of comprehensive solutions, leveraging extensive expertise in the technology ecosystem and WWT's internal capabilities to drive business growth and market differentiation. Drive the pursuit of strategic business opportunities, aligning internal teams and ultimately contributing to revenue and profit growth for WWT.
+ Cross-Company Collaboration: Build strong internal WWT relationships across sales and services groups, driving alignment and synergy in client engagement efforts. Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration in solution development, empowering teams to innovate and deliver transformative solutions that drive client success.
**Education Qualifications**
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in systems architecture, systems engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field required.
**Work Experience**
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a related field required. Experience working in a large consulting firm setting preferred.
**Other Work Experience**
10+ years of experience in customer engagement, solution design, or technology delivery, with at least 5 years of experience leading teams in these areas. This experience should include complex network solutions in multiple industries at a global scale.
**Travel Requirements**
Up to 25% of the time Domestic and International Travel.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Business Development Proficiency: Ability to strategically lead and execute business development strategies effectively, driving revenue growth, market expansion, and market differentiation.
+ Market Proficiency: Deep understanding of competitive intelligence, business requirements, industry-specific nuances, and solution options across diverse industries and technology services to make informed decisions.
+ Expertise in Networking: At least 10 years of experience focused on complex networking solutions, data center technologies, or a related field in addition to management consulting experience.
+ Multi-Domain Proficiency: Track record in creating and closing opportunities in complex, strategic, network areas such as multi-site/branch office deployments, managed network services, data center transformation, network lifecycle modernization, digital workspace transformation, and wireless modernization.
+ Financial Acumen: Expert proficiency in financial modeling and business case development, including CAPEX/OPEX and ROI calculations specific to network and data center transformations.
+ Commercial Models: Experience in structuring deals that incorporate Networking as a Service (NaaS) alongside traditional consulting and managed services.
+ Communication Skills: High proficiency in articulating complex network solutions to both technical and non-technical senior executives.
+ Thought Leadership: Strong capacity for conceptualizing and implementing groundbreaking networking solutions, with a constant desire to stay ahead of industry trends.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
+ Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
+ Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
+ Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
**Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**
Preferred locations include AL, AK, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Other locations will be considered based on fit.
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WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.
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