Network Presales Solution Architect

1 week ago


Chennai, India HCLTech Full time

Role: Network Presales Solution ArchitectLocation: Noida / Chennai /Bengaluru (Hybrid)Experience: 7 yrs and aboveJob 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 mandatoryPersonal 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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    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...


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