Senior Networking Technical Architect-1

NTT America, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Networking Technical Architect to transform business needs into practical network solutions. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to plan capacity and design solutions spanning from the communications layer to hardware for services and cloud.

As a trusted technical advisor, you will handle pre-sales support, create technical design documents, and manage POC initiatives while supporting sales to close deals and ensuring delivery aligns with solution

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of network protocols, topologies, security, and vendor positioning.
• Proficiency in routing and switching, wireless networks, IP addressing, and network management technologies.
• Deep knowledge of IoT, big data, virtualization, cloud computing, and related technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco EA 3.0 subscription models.
• Advanced client engagement and technical consulting skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, CS, IS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted technical advisor for clients, providing pre-sales technical support.
• Design intricate network solutions spanning from the communications layer to hardware for services and cloud.
• Develop technical design documents aligned with solution specifications.
• Support business development and transition projects from pre-sales to delivery.
• Craft scope of work, pricing, and responses to RFPs/RFIs; manage POC initiatives.
• Own proposed solutions on engagements, guiding sales and maintaining pipeline visibility.
• Prepare documentation, technical designs, and client proposals; assist in final presentations.

Skills

Network protocols

Routing & switching

Wireless networks

IP addressing

IoT & cloud

Virtualization

Vendor models (Cisco EA 3.0)

Technical consulting

Pre-sales support

Documentation & proposals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Cisco EA 3.0

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

As a Senior Networking Technical Architect at NTT DATA, you will play a critical role in transforming business needs into tangible network solutions. By collaborating closely with internal and external teams, you will develop strategic plans to ensure our network capacity meets both current and future demands. As an advanced subject matter expert, your role will involve designing intricate solutions spanning from the communications layer to network protocols and hardware for various services and cloud solutions.

You will be our trusted technical advisor, working with clients to understand their requirements and provide pre-sales technical support. This includes everything from solution design and business development to transitioning projects from pre-sales to delivery. Your ability to develop technical design documents that align with solution specifications will ensure our clients' objectives are met seamlessly.

Internally, you will collaborate with stakeholders to craft technical specifications that meet custom development and systems integration needs. You will also be an active participant or leader in determining the scope of work, product pricing, and responding to RFPs/RFIs. Managing client proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives will be another key aspect of your day, requiring coordination of the necessary resources and overseeing the setup and delivery of the POCs.

Specifically, you will own the proposed solutions on all assigned engagements, from opportunity evaluation and documentation to preparing and managing proof-of-concept initiatives. You will work closely with sales teams, guiding and equipping them to close deals while maintaining visibility on the sales pipeline to influence potential opportunities. Additionally, you will be involved in preparing thorough documentation, technical designs, and proposals for clients and actively support final presentations.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• A thorough understanding of network protocols, topologies, security, and the vendor's product positioning.

• Proficiency in routing and switching, wireless networks, IP addressing, and network management technologies.

• Deep knowledge of the Internet of Things (IoT), big DATA, virtualization, cloud computing, and related technologies.

• Advanced knowledge of key vendor subscription models like Cisco EA 3.0.

• Advanced client engagement and technical consulting skills.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, capable of evaluating complex issues and devising innovative solutions.

• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within the team, contributing to shared success.

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.