Senior Solutions Architect - Secure Networking

NTT DATA, Inc.; Ohio; Remote; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and Consulting is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect specializing in Secure Networking. In this role, you will be responsible for developing complex solution architectures while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in networking and hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This is a full-time position offering remote working options, and presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of industry experience in networking.
• Deep knowledge of Cisco/HPE Aruba/Juniper.
• Experience in digital infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of complex solution architectures.
• Drive Client conversations to identify new opportunities.
• Produce specifications for cloud-based and on-premises components.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of multi-vendor service integrations

Excellent communication skills

Advanced project management skills

Ability to maintain knowledge of trends

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or business

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect - Secure Networking

Join to apply for the Senior Solutions Architect - Secure Networking role at NTT DATA, Inc.

Senior Solutions Architect - Secure Networking

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Solutions Architect - Secure Networking role at NTT DATA, Inc.

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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.

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.

In This Role You Will:

• Contribute to the development of complex solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas.
• Maintain advanced solutions and technical certifications with the core partners including (Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Juniper and Palo Alto Networks)
• Develops clear Networking solutions designs and proposal for Client consumption highlighting the benefits of technologies selected in terms of cost/risk and future readiness for AI.
• Understands the NTT DATA service catalog and motivates and positions NTT DATA services within the solution including professional services, support services and managed services where applicable.
• Understands how to fit the Networking technology solutions within Clients budget leveraging skill and experience in terms of different commercial constructs including options for CAPEX vs. OPEX commercial constructs.
• Must have the skill to identify and qualify potential Client opportunities together with the sales specialists and client e4xecutives and ensure the additional resource investment is warranted for pursuit.
• Needs to have the ability to drive Client conversations to identify new potential opportunities based on Technology lifecycle activities such as modernization and refresh initiatives.
• Identifies and evaluates alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability.
• Produces specifications of cloud-based or on-premises components, tiers and interfaces, for translation into detailed designs using selected services and products.
• Supports a change program or project through the preparation of technical plans and application of design principles that comply with enterprise and solution architecture standards.
• Accountable for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.
• Monitors the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies.
• Creates reports and technology roadmaps and shares knowledge and insights with others.
• Designs components using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed architectures, design standards, patterns and methodology.
• Creates multiple design views to address the concerns of the different stakeholders of the architecture and to handle both functional and non-functional requirements, including proof of concept (POC).
• Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications.
• Makes recommendations for the development of new go to market services and contributes knowledge on relevant verticals.
• Operates across both the technical levels within the enterprise architecture and the value chain in order to develop holistic and integrated solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key technology solutions and services partners
• Provides coaching and mentoring to less experienced Solutions Architects
  
  

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Advanced knowledge of multi-vendor service integrations and cross-functional software, OS’s and infrastructure designs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written coupled with excellent interpersonal skills to build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge on how specific infrastructures and application software are deployed in line with relevant methodologies and frameworks.
• Ability to develop and leverage their advanced specialist knowledge of reference architectures.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of trends and development in technology domains.
• Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Advanced ability to collaborate with cross functional teams such as sales, product, delivery etc.
• Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering or business or a related field
  
  

Required Experience

• The position requires a minimum of five years of industry experience, deep knowledge of the networking portfolio for core partners (Cisco/HPE Aruba/Juniper), and significant experience in digital infrastructure modernization.
• Advanced professional technical, IT or Operations experience within a large scale (preferably multi- national) network environments on the following areas: Design, Deploy, Operate, Automate and Support.
• Advanced Project or Program Management experience would be preferred but not essential.
• Advanced client engagement and consulting experience coupled with solid experience in client needs assessment and change management.
• Advanced experience in integrating the solution for the particular project with the business domain, enterprise concerns, industry standards, established patterns and best practices.
• Advanced experience in developing, selling and delivering technical solutions.
  
  

Workplace type:

Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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. Apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NTT DATA, Inc. by 2x

Columbus, OH $160,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago

Cleveland, OH $120,000.00-$150,000.00 3 months ago

Columbus, OH $120,500.00-$272,900.00 1 week ago

Delivery Solutions Architect - Data & AI

Principal Enterprise Architect – Full Stack Cloud

Delivery Solutions Architect - Data & AI

Director, Solutions Architect - Marketing

Columbus, OH $129,500.00-$194,300.00 4 days ago

Solution Architect with GCP_Remote_ONLY ON W2_No 1099/C2C

Solution Architect With Infor LN - Remote With Travel

Delivery Solutions Architect - Digital Native Business

Consulting Solutions Architect - Global Accounts

Sr. Enterprise Architect - Customer / Corporate Solutions

Columbus, OH $129,500.00-$194,300.00 6 hours ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.