Network Solution Consultant - Hospitality Environments

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Solution Consultant to revolutionize hospitality environments through innovative network solutions. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team to define customer challenges and develop tailored solutions using an extensive portfolio of networking products. You will lead proof-of-concept initiatives, ensuring successful transitions from design to execution, while actively engaging in technology campaigns to enhance customer acceptance. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of connectivity and data orchestration in hospitality.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in designing and managing network equipment.
• Experience in hospitality environments and data orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Develop network solutions for hospitality environments.
• Lead customer engagements and proof-of-concept initiatives.

Skills

Network Design

Data Orchestration

Cybersecurity

Customer Engagement

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Network Management Tools

Proof of Concept Documentation

Job description

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Network Solution Consultant - Hospitality Environments

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 member of Belden’s Technical Solutions & Services Team, the Network Solution Consultant (NSC) is responsible for developing Network Solutions enabling Data Orchestration and Management (DOM) in Hospitality Environments. Solutions are developed from Belden’s extensive portfolio of switching, routing, management, and cybersecurity products. The NSC will reference work done by Belden’s Solution Sales Managers and Digital Automation Consultants, as well as data obtained in Network Assessments to define Customer Challenges and IT / OT Network Requirements. The NSC leads the solution development with the client, seeking acceptance of the design and expected operational or financial impact to their business. Upon customer acceptance of design and value of the solution, the NSC leads the Proof-of-Concept within Belden’s Customer Innovation Center Validation Labs (CIC). The NSC is responsible for advising Commercial Operations and PMO Teams on their Scope and Design, and successful handoff to Belden’s execution functions. The network solution consultant is a technical partner to other business functions, providing insights on Customer Trends, Product or Capability Gaps, and Successful Customer Outcomes. The solution consultant relies on technical competencies first and utilizes vertical-specific experience to acknowledge and solve vertical-specific challenges. Successful candidates will facilitate collaboration, teamwork, and communication, acting as the pivot point among the internal and external participants of a project opportunity.

You will make an impact in the following ways:

• Navigate Customer Challenges and Build Solutions that enable successful customer outcomes
• Define and Develop Network Equipment Requirements, Originate Designs, Build BOM, SLD & Logical Network Hierarchy
• Lead and manage the development of solutions that utilize a OneBelden approach; Incorporate third-party or eco-partner products as required and necessary
• Define scope of services (Belden Provided or 3rd Party) for customer applications in collaboration with the TSS
• Partner with TSS counterparts to translate customer requirements and problem statements into compelling technical solutions with demonstrable financial value impact
• Collaborate with Customer Innovation Center Solution Support team to conduct POCs (Proof of Concepts)
• Provide successful transition from Design Acceptance / POC to Execution Phase with Commercial Operations and Project Management Office Functions
• Actively support technology campaigns such as webinars, shows, trade fairs, etc. where NSC’s Network Design Expertise helps accelerate customer acceptance of Belden as a Solution Provider for Network and Data solutions
• Provide technical content for marketing for inclusion in marketing materials, collaterals, and solutions guides
• Provide supporting documentation for application notes, “how to” videos, quick start guides, or case studies
• Maintain customer reporting, designs, and other artifacts using prescribed tools and systems

What you will bring:

• 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 (i.e. ZTNA, NAC, Cybersecurity)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering with a focus on Networking and Ethernet-based communications
• Proven track record within a Network Architecture or Development role in Hospitality Environments
• Network Credentials similar to CCNA, CCIE, JCNIA, ECS or similar from Network Equipment Manufacturers
• Experience with Ethernet Protocol, and Language Models deployed in Hospitality Environments
• Experience in Cloud, Edge, and Hybrid Connectivity preferred
• Previous experience in OT Networks addressing Hospitality Environmental Regulation is preferred
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to perform the duties of the role (50% + frequency of 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 to $150,000, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives, and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability!