Network Presales Solution Architect

4 weeks ago


india HCLTech Full time
Role:

Network Presales Solution Architect Location:

Noida / Chennai /Bengaluru (Hybrid) Experience:

7 yrs and above

Job Description: The individual will be responsible for leading client engagements, RFP responses, developing service offerings and participating in pre-sales process including development of proposals and estimates. This role required technically strong individual with diverse Enterprise networking, Data Centre networking, Routing &switching competencies who is confident under pressure and has demonstrated these skills in large scale Network Infrastructure designs as well.

Responsibilities This role will involve the RFP/RFI process as well as bespoke solutions in collaboration with Product teams/vendors, ensuring accurate verification, technical design vetting and overall cost and quality for the correct design and implementation. Coordination and oversight of Third-Party Providers for solution components. Work with them to create and freeze the Bill of material. Assess and understand the client’s business requirements, translating and recording these into formal network solution requirements. Responsible for the development of a convincing solution strategy regarding current, intermediate, and future mode of operations including migration approach. Design and develop an end-to-end network solution design to meet the agreed network solution requirements while taking into consideration the economic parameters and competition. Participate in due diligence meetings with customer to gather more information on proposal/information request and environment. Successfully defend proposed techno-commercial solutions as part of the pre-sales process. Prepare Proposal documents including proposals, pricing sheet, solution presentations against RFP’s/RFI’s. Contractual documents such as Statement of Work, Resource Unit Definitions etc. Understanding new data technologies/products and position them in relevant solution proposal. Keep himself/herself up to date with latest products features, licensing, architecture, and price. Defend end-to-end data solutions to customer/internal stakeholders. Working closely alongside other technology owners for optimal solution design in-line with the overall proposed solution. Work with OEM / Partners to ensure an appropriate solution is proposed during Presales Cycle.

Knowledge & Experience Understanding of various areas under Network domain - Data Center LAN technologies and platforms Data center design and solution Data Center LAN sizing and architecture Cisco ACI SDN architecture Wide Area Network technologies WAN connectivity architecture and solution SD-WAN Solutions from cloud providers such as Viptela, Velo ,Silverpeak , Fortinet, Pala Alto etc. Datacenter Networking – SDN/ACI Campus LAN and SDA TCP/IP protocol suite Application protocols - HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL etc. Wireless Networking on platforms like Meraki, Cisco, Aruba Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, BGP SwitchingL2 and L3 LAN switching technologies, VLANs, IEEE802.1Q Trunking, EtherChannel etc. DHCP and DNS Technical experience with designing, installing, configuring, and supporting security infrastructure technologies, network monitoring and management tools.

Certification requirements: CCNP desired and CCNA mandatory

Personal Attributes Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, strategic planning, and business acumen Experience in consulting with RFIs and RFPs Experience within Network presales and/or architecture role. Strong client facing presentation skills and ability to explain technical solutions, business value and defend the solution on the customer’s level Ability to drive Workshop. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Should be willing to travel extensively to perform the required functions. Strong English language skill, both verbal and written



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