Network - Specialist Solutions Engineer
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Responsibilities:
- Active participation in the AHEAD Network SSE team, advisory and delivery teams.
- Working with the AHEAD partner management team and directly with selected strategic vendors to maintain technical and sales relationships.
- Be a thought leader within the Solutions Engineering organization, responsible for designing, architecting, and at times consulting for AHEAD clients.
- Build skills, relationships, and industry credibility across many segments to drive product, services, and consulting sales.
- Support the sales teams during engagements by providing advice and solutions or proposals optimized to meet customer technical and business requirements.
- Develop relationships with other Network SSE team members, leaders, and partners in support of sales objectives.
- Strategize and execute technical sales calls.
- Complete required pre-sales documentation (configurations, pricing, services, presentations, justifications, etc.) quickly and accurately.
- Qualify sales opportunities in terms of customer technical requirements, decision-making process, and funding.
- Present and market the design and value of proposed AHEAD solutions and business justification to customers, prospects, and AHEAD management.
- Participate in the mentorship of entry-level team members.
- Possess strong, detailed product/technology/industry knowledge.
- Knowledge of job-associated software and applications.
Qualifications:
- Network Infrastructure Experience
- Cisco certifications are required. Examples: CCIE, CCNP
- Cisco Nexus 9K, ACI, 7K, 5K, 2K, 1K
- Experience with Converged Network Fabrics / Converged Infrastructure Systems.
- IP Routing Protocols
- Layer 2 protocols and technologies
- Cisco Core Datacenter Technologies
- ACI
- Network Management
- MPLS,DMVPN, Multicast
- Firewalls,VPN, IPSec / L2TP etc.
- Network Security
Other Skills:
Innovation Mindset: Ability to identify and leverage emerging Datacenter technologies to drive innovative solutions that meet evolving client needs.
Automation Expertise: Advanced understanding of automation frameworks and scripting to optimize Datacenter operations and reduce manual effort.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a focus on troubleshooting complex Datacenter environments, including storage, compute, and networking issues.
Consultative Approach: Ability to engage with clients as a trusted advisor, guiding them through the decision-making process with clear, strategic recommendations.
Collaboration Skills: Proven track record of working effectively across teams, including sales, engineering, and vendor partners, to deliver cohesive solutions.
Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on the latest industry trends, certifications, and best practices related to Datacenter technologies.
Security Awareness: Knowledge of Network security best practices, ensuring that proposed solutions adhere to compliance and regulatory standards.
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