Solution Architect - Data Centers

Belden; South Dakota; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solution Architect to innovate and design network infrastructure solutions. This remote role involves collaborating with a diverse team, leading the development of use cases, and validating designs in engineering centers. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge connectivity solutions that meet customer needs. If you are passionate about technology and eager to shape the future of connectivity, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in network design and configuration.
• Strong technical understanding of networking technologies and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop network infrastructure solutions for data centers.
• Communicate with stakeholders to develop overall solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Networking Technologies

Technical Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, IT, Engineering, or Optical Communications

Tools

Ethernet IP

Infiniband

SD-WAN

Wifi

5GNR

PON

WDM

CRM systems (e.g. SFDC, DeskPro)

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:

The Solution Architect role within Belden's Global Products & Solutions (GPS) organization for the Enterprise Solutions business is responsible for assessing, designing, developing, building, and validating network infrastructure design projects and solution offerings. With in-depth technology knowledge about Belden solutions, the Solution Architect is expected to lead the effort in developing use cases and best practices in a multitude of customer industries and applications. Innovation and sharing technology insights both internally and externally is part of their daily tasks.

This is a remote role with the need to travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally, and will report to the VP, Global Solutions.

You will make a difference in the following ways:

• Developing network infrastructure solutions for use in data centers.
• Providing feedback and guidance for greenfield and brownfield network project designs.
• Communicating with key internal and external project stakeholders to develop overall solutions incorporating Belden technologies.
• Developing standard practices and common designs for use cases utilizing Belden technologies.
• Supporting vertical sales and solutions consultant teams in the development of technical designs to meet customer requirements.
• Documenting and visualizing network and/or digital automation network designs in the forms of design prerequisites, topology drawings, reports, configuration procedures, performance metrics, and demonstrations.
• Validating designs in Belden engineering centers and Belden Customer Innovation Center (CIC) labs with Belden GPS teams including validation of Belden technology with third party products.
• Staying apprised and educated on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies that influence future design innovation.
• Reporting projects and customer feedback to Sales, Product Management, and Belden Engineering/R&D.

What you bring:

• Education & Experience: Bachelors degree with focus on Telecommunications, IT, Engineering, or Optical Communications; Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in network design, configuration, or construction.
• Relevant Knowledge: Strong technical understanding in networking technologies and software solutions such as Ethernet IP, Infiniband, SD-WAN, Wifi, 5GNR; PON, WDM; Knowledge and experience with CRM system tools (e.g. SFDC, DeskPro).
• Demonstrated Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and recommend solutions to manage customer challenges; Strong organizational, prioritization and communication skills; Ability to translate complex, technical information into comprehensible conversation with a non-technical audience.
• Customers Define our Success: Ability to professionally present Belden's solutions to a diverse audience, including internal and external stakeholders.

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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