Senior Solutions Architect

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The Solutions Architect is a seasoned subject matter expert, primarily responsible consulting with the client and working with internal teams to create costed solutions incorporating Technology HW/SW, Technical Services and On-going Technical Support Services.

This role provides multi-technology consulting services on all aspects of application software, infrastructure and related technology components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply your proven technical networking systems and platform deployment experience in a Presales Solution Architecture capacity
• Proactively work with Sales Teams to generate demand to refresh and modernize data networking with the Campus, Branch, SDWAN/WAN edge and Datacenter/Cloud connectivity
• Convert customer requirements and proactive suggestions to modernized enterprise networks into Costed, Scoped Professional Services Statements of Work and Bill of Hardware and Software materials
• Develop Project Execution plans in collaboration with NTTD Project Managers and Technical Consultants/Delivery Engineers to provide confidence to customers and accuracy in Professional Services estimates
• Drive NTTD branded Support Services attach to OEM Vendor Hardware and Software
• Be a trusted advisor to customer counterparts
• Work closely with key vendor counterpart to remain current with networking technology developments and in turn share these developments directly with customer counterparts

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering or business or a related field.
• Vendor certifications such as Cisco CCxx, Aruba Certified X, Juniper Certified X.. etc.
• Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (for example, TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, COBIT, etc.).
• Safe Scaled Agile certification advantageous.

Required experience:

• Advanced professional technical design, deployment, change implementation, testing and day-to-day management of Data Networking infrastructure and associated control platforms.
• Advanced Project or Program Management experience would be preferred but not essential.
• Advanced client engagement and consulting experience coupled with solid experience in client needs assessment and change management.
• Advanced experience in integrating the solution for the particular project with the business domain, enterprise concerns, industry standards, established patterns and best practices.
• Advanced experience working in an agile development environment.
• Advanced experience in developing, selling and delivering technical solutions.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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