Network Solution Consultant - Automation Solutions

Belden Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden Inc. is seeking a Network Solution Consultant to develop innovative network solutions that enhance data orchestration and management. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that meet customer needs, particularly in healthcare environments. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in networking to drive impactful outcomes and support Belden's mission of connectivity and automation.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network equipment management.
• Experience with Ethernet-based communications.
• Proven track record in healthcare network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop network solutions for data orchestration and management.
• Lead the solution design process and PoC demonstrations.
• Ensure smooth transition from design to execution.

Skills

Network design

Data orchestration

Cybersecurity

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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Location: Remote, US All Areas, United States, 46302

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary:

As a Network Solution Consultant, you will be responsible for developing network solutions that enable our data orchestration and management (DOM) capabilities. These solutions are built from our extensive portfolio of switching, routing, network management, and cybersecurity products. As a key member of the Technical Services and Support organization, you will work closely with Solution Sales Managers and Digital Automation Consultants, using data from network assessments to define customer challenges and IT/OT network requirements. You will lead the solution design specification (SDS) process, creating a blueprint for proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations that showcase the solution and our capabilities, either at customer sites or one of our Customer Innovation Centers (CIC). A successful PoC demonstrates operational or financial impact and secures customer commitment to deploying the solution to address their challenges. Once a customer accepts the design and recognizes the value of the solution, you will advise Commercial Operations and Project Management teams on scope and design, ensuring a smooth handoff to our execution teams. As a technical partner to other business functions, you will provide insights into customer trends, product or capability gaps, and successful outcomes. While your expertise in networking solutions is key, your understanding of industry-specific challenges will help drive effective solutions. Your experience in developing and implementing networking solutions for data orchestration and management will strengthen Belden's position as a trusted provider of networking and data solutions. In this role, you will foster collaboration, teamwork, and communication, serving as the central point of coordination among internal and external stakeholders in each project opportunity.

Responsibilities:

1. Navigate customer challenges and develop solutions that drive successful outcomes, incorporating Belden and third-party products as needed.
2. Define and develop network designs, including equipment requirements, bills of materials (BOMs), single-line diagrams (SLDs), and logical network hierarchies.
3. Lead the solution design process, translating customer needs into compelling technical solutions with measurable financial impact, and collaborate on proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations.
4. Ensure a seamless transition from design acceptance to execution, working closely with commercial operations, project management, and technical services teams.
5. Support technical sales efforts by providing expertise in assigned vertical markets and engaging in industry events, webinars, and trade shows.
6. Create and contribute technical content for marketing materials, application notes, quick-start guides, and case studies.
7. Provide market feedback to product management to drive product development and ensure Belden's solutions meet evolving customer needs.
8. Partner with TSS counterparts to translate customer requirements and problem statements into compelling technical solutions with demonstrable financial value impact.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and/or managing network equipment in Layer 2, 3 for wired and wireless networks; experience commissioning or integrating systems or software delivering data orchestration or protection (e.g., ZTNA, NAC, cybersecurity).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a focus on networking and Ethernet-based communications.
• Proven track record within a network architecture or development role in healthcare environments.
• Network credentials like CCNA, CCIE, JCNIA, ECS, or similar from network equipment manufacturers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including solution architects, solution line management, product development, automation consultants, sales, marketing, and product development.
• Experience with Ethernet protocol and language models deployed in healthcare environments.
• Experience in cloud, edge, and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience in OT networks addressing healthcare environmental regulation.
• Ability to translate complex or technical network concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of key technology and market trends, and competitors' solutions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (50%+ travel).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Let’s write the next 100 years together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $120,000-150,000, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the role level. This is a reasonable estimate based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may pay more or less than this range, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

Belden offers hybrid and remote work options where feasible and provides benefits such as health/dental/vision, disability insurance, life insurance, HSA/FSA, retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, stock purchase plans, community volunteer leave, training, professional development, and initiatives supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.