Client Solutions Architect

CA, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA), one of the world's leading independent, enterprise management software companies, unifies and simplifies complex information technology (IT) management across the enterprise for greater business results. With our Enterprise IT Management vision, solutions and expertise, we help customers effectively govern, manage and secure IT. Customers can evolve their IT operations from being reactive and focused only on technology to being flexible, adaptable and focused on serving the business. Today, CA, formerly known as Computer Associates, serves the majority of the Fortune 1000 companies, as well as government organizations, educational institutions and thousands of other companies in diverse industries worldwide.We are currently looking for a qualified Client Solutions Architect to join our Pre-Sales team at our office in Bloomington, IL.This position is responsible for positively impacting the customer's value of a relationship with CA by leveraging best practices in solution development, design and deployment. This position will be working closely with customer's IT management. Key Responsibilities:* Develop trusted and influential relationships with the technical decision-making and decision-influencing customer contacts (including the CIO or CTO) and provide technical perspective and guidance for the customer's business executive level contacts. This is achieved through a combination of broad real-world IT industry experience, domain expertise, and industry recognized certifications. * Must be perceived by the customer as being both customer centric and solutions oriented, bring tangible value in terms of industry/technical experience, knowledge, and expertise. * Pursue revenue opportunities while balancing the risk to CA. * Deliver positive, quantifiable results for CA and its customers which will be measured across five primary areas: Customer Focus, Financial Targets, CA's Internal Business Processes, Professional Development, Leadership, Teamwork and Planning The successful candidate will be a seasoned, experienced IT professional with a full understanding of two or more areas of specialization. This position resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, demonstrating complete understanding and wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in the field. The candidate should have general knowledge of other related disciplines, and a strong competence with the various tools, procedures, and programming languages used to accomplish the job. The candidate should be able to reference multiple instances in which they were responsible for the architecture (or architecture modification) of an enterprise class solution involving multiple products in a heterogonous IT environment. Usually works with minimal supervision, conferring with a supervisor on unusual matters. May be assisted by (and at times direct) less senior level employees. Requires daily decision-making capabilities and actions that may not be reviewed by superiors. Assignments are broad in nature and will require ingenuity and originality to solve. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. May assist more junior staff members with aspects of their job. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. May play a role in high-level projects that have an impact on the client's future direction.Bachelor's Degree in Technology related field is preferredThere's never been a better time to join CA. We're a dynamic company with a strong vision in a growing global market. At a time when customers are demanding more and more from their technology, we're changing the way the world manages IT, to help customers better perform, compete and grow. That's why the majority of leading companies across industries worldwide use our software. It's also why you'll find a wealth of opportunities for important and rewarding work. Come to CA and build the career you want.We offer competitive salary, company-sponsored premium Medical/Prescription & Dental Plans, company-paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick Days, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Education/Training Reimbursement, Charitable Gift Program, Adoption Assistance Program, and Veterinary Care Insurance. To learn more about CA and this opportunity, we welcome you to visit our web site at www.ca.com EOE/AA Keywords: Pre-Sales, Sales, Solution Architect, Client ~CB~ ~m~ Location:   Lisle, IL 60532 Status:   Full Time, Employee Job Category:   IT/Software Development Career Level:   Experienced (Non-Manager) Reference Code:   10316   Learn more about CA