
Senior Solutions Architect
Sentinel Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Grand Rapids • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Maintains Subject Matter Expertise in at least 2 (usually more) technology, architecture, or delivery platforms and can produce multi-technology architectures.
- Responsible to diagram/white board/sketch technology discussions live and “on the fly” with customers and peers.
- Effectively leads discovery discussions with customers to define project scope.
- Presents technology briefings to both sales and customer audiences focusing discussion on specific needs of different groups.
- Author detailed, technically accurate professional services scopes of work. These scopes include: customer requirements, project caveats, customer and VAR roles and responsibilities.
- Assist sales team with demand generation, opportunity qualification, and completion of sales cycle.
- Build solution and technology accurate Bills of Materials for customer projects across 4 or more manufacturer or technology areas, including ongoing service and support SKUs.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in information technology fields is required
- 4+ years experience working with Value-added Resellers, Systems Integrators, or Technology Manufacturers is required
- IT Certifications such as CCNA (EN or S), CCNP (EN or S), VCP, PSE-Professional, PCNSE, NSE4, MS-101, or equivalent, are preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to the ability to develop social bonds and build EQ is required.
- Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to address technical audiences and IT leadership.
- Must have demonstrated experience designing and architecting premise network, security, and data center products from multiple manufacturers. e. Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Dell/EMC, HPE preferred.
- Must be able to compare/contrast offerings between multiple manufacturers.
- Experience scoping professional services for project delivery.
- The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
- A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
- Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
- Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
- We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- 529
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability
- Medical and Child/Elder Care
- Flexible Spending Account Plans
- Family Planning Benefits
- Financial Education
- Identity Theft Protection and Assistance
- Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Two weeks’ vacation
- additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick
- certification and hands-on training
- employee discount for product services and entertainment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
multi-technology architecturesnetwork designsecurity architecturedata center productsproject scopingBills of Materialsdemand generationopportunity qualificationtechnical briefingscustomer requirements
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsemotional intelligenceleadershipcustomer servicecollaborationpresentation skillsattitudeenthusiasm
Certifications
CCNACCNPVCPPSE-ProfessionalPCNSENSE4MS-101