Senior Solutions Architect / Presales Engineer - SECURITY

GreenPages is looking for network infrastructure consultants with an engineering background with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in the field consulting, designing and implementing technology solutions.  We have positions open nationwide.

 

The successful candidate will need an in-depth understanding of Networking and security products from both a design and engineering perspective. The candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of all network devices including switches, routers, IPS/IDS, firewalls, unified threat management devices.

 

The five core responsibilities of this position encompass: pre-sales engineering support, in house training to the sales teams, client presentations on area of expertise, creating and maintaining relationships with partners used for consultation and implementation as well as performing services where appropriate.


Essential Duties Include:

· Pre-Sales consultation to include travel and conference calls with Sales teams.
· Perform needs analysis, information gathering on client expectations and technical baselines for writing or technical review of Statements of work.
· Assist Project Managers in writing the scope of work and technical assumptions of the SOW’s or if performed by a provider confirm these two aspects.
· Perform consultation, implementation, documentation and knowledge transfer for billable engagements
· Provide technical reviews and reviews of both existing and potential manufacturers for their technical competency.
· Develop strong partnerships with existing service provider partnerships.
· Stay up to date on emerging technologies and products, including attaining certifications and participation in industry events as appropriate.
· Perform or oversee internal training of the Account Executives, Business Development Managers and Sales Development Managers.
· Participate in company meeting and all meetings for the Services Group
· Work with the Professional Services organization to maintain both company and department goals
· Bring new ideas and methodologies to improve the department
· Prepare and deliver presentations to clients

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills and have the ability to write technically for pre-sales work and project documentation.

 

Minimum qualifications:
· Ability to communicate and present to multiple levels within our clients
· Organizational skills
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize
· Technical certifications associated with their competency
· Ability to write technically for both pre-sales work and project documentation
· Time Management
· Ability to interface with sales, other support departments and service providers

Estimated 25% travel required nationally.