Technical Consultant Data Centre

NTT America, Inc.; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a senior consultant to lead complex multi-technology infrastructure design and advisory engagements in a hybrid work environment. The role requires extensive experience in data center and edge environments, vendor certifications, and strong client engagement abilities.

You will design solutions, support pre-sales, coach junior staff, and stay current with technology trends while collaborating with clients and partners to deliver architectural visions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology and/or Business Management or a related field.
• Scaled Agile certification desirable.
• Relevant consulting and technical certifications preferred, for example TOGAF.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular technology related reviews.
• Proactively supports the development of new strategies and solutions.
• Supports the pre-sales process.
• Sells solutions and services as identified.
• Fosters good relationship with clients, vendors and partners.
• Maintains, improves and shares knowledge related to the information technology industry.
• May be required to coach and train Associate and Senior Associate Consultants.
• Reviews and evaluates client requirements in order to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures.
• Supports the development strategies and solutions that define meta-architectural designs for complexity solutions that will address issues such as styles, concepts, mechanisms and principles that combine to formulate the architectural vision for a specific environment.
• Supports research and investigation of emerging infrastructure technologies and the best practices associated with them.
• Continuously supports to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to improvement current methodologies, processes and tools.
• Creating technical designs that serve as the foundation for implementation.
• Configuring and building complex solutions and providing technical support within projects.
• Designing data centers, including defining required products and estimating effort (hours) needed to deliver the solution.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of product developments within your area of expertise and testing new products.
• Independently executing consultancy and advisory assignments.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Consulting skills

Client engagement

English proficiency

Whiteboarding & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco UCS

Dell NetApp

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular technology related reviews.

• Proactively supports the development of new strategies and solutions.

• Supports the pre-sales process.

• Sells solutions and services as identified.

• Fosters good relationship with clients, vendors and partners.

• Maintains, improves and shares knowledge related to the information technology industry.

• May be required to coach and train Associate and Senior Associate Consultants.

• Reviews and evaluates client requirements in order to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures.

• Supports the development strategies and solutions that define meta-architectural designs for complexity solutions that will address issues such as styles, concepts, mechanisms and principles that combine to formulate the architectural vision for a specific environment.

• Supports research and investigation of emerging infrastructure technologies and the best practices associated with them.

• Continuously supports to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to improvement current methodologies, processes and tools.

• Creating technical designs that serve as the foundation for implementation.

• Configuring and building complex solutions and providing technical support within projects.

• Designing data centers, including defining required products and estimating effort (hours) needed to deliver the solution.

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of product developments within your area of expertise and testing new products.

• Independently executing consultancy and advisory assignments.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needs.

• Excellent understanding of multi-technology infrastructure design couple with strategic thinking ability.

• Knowledge on multi-technology infrastructure design best practice which enables them to act as trusted advisors to clients on optimal infrastructure designs.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

• Extensive knowledge of systems, software and programing languages.

• Ability to focus on detail with an understanding of how it impacts the business strategically.

• Excellent client service orientation.

• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business.

• Ability to contribute information on relevant vertical markets.

• Ability to contribute to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to the improvement of current methodologies, processes and tools.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology and/or Business Management or a related field.

• Scaled Agile certification desirable.

• Relevant consulting and technical certifications preferred, for example TOGAF.

Required experience:

• Advanced comprehensive technical experience in a similar role within a large scale (preferably multi- national) technology services environment.

• Advanced multi-technology infrastructure design experience.

• Advanced expertise coupled with consulting and client engagement experience, demonstrating good experience in client needs assessment and change management.

• Proven experience with IT infrastructures (minimum 8 years), including at least 4 years of experience in data center and edge environments.

• Relevant product-related and generic vendor certifications , combined with strong hands-on experience, for example: Cisco (UCS, Hyperconverged) Dell NetApp (Storage)

• Data Management & Storage

• Storage architectures (SAN / NAS / Object)

• Data lifecycle management

• Data Protection & Cyber Security

• Designing and safeguarding cyber resilience and recovery strategies

• Defining and achieving RTO / RPO objectives

• Product knowledge of Veeam, Rubrik, NetApp, Dell

• Experience with technologies such as SnapCenter, SnapMirror, and SnapVault

• Networking

• Networking fundamentals

• Data center switching (Cisco-based)

• Basic knowledge of VLAN, BGP / OSPF, EVPN / VXLAN fabric design, and overlay networks

• Platforms & Automation

• Virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and open-source alternatives

• Microsoft Server environments, including Failover Clustering and Active Directory

• Linux server environments, including High Availability clustering and integrated directory services

• Automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell

• Hybrid cloud integration (Azure, AWS)

• Additional Skills

• Strong whiteboarding and presentation skills

• Proven consulting and advisory skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language (and preferably also Dutch Language)

• Valid driver’s license (Category B)

Workplace type:

Hybrid 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.

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