Innovative Solution Architect

Bebeesolution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a seasoned Solutions Architect to drive end-to-end technology solutions across Africa and Europe. The ideal candidate must have 5-10 years of operational technologies networking experience and knowledge in Mining, Oil & Gas, and Port verticals. Key responsibilities include scoping technical solutions, coordinating with various teams, and delivering professional development. Advanced Certifications in Huawei and a technical degree are preferred for this role located in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of industrial operational technologies networking experience in the OT environment.
• Knowledge and background in Mining, Oil & Gas, and Port verticals.
• 2-5 years of project experience.
• 2-5 years in a team lead position guiding installations and commissioning industrial connectivity networks advantageous.
• 5-10 years of experience in Telecommunications and / or Operational, Information Technology / Microsoft Office / Connectivity environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively scope technical solutions required to address customer needs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Service resources for solution design.
• Secure commitments from customer's technical staff for technical close.
• Conduct site visits, engineering, and document solution designs.
• Deliver coaching and professional development to team members.
• Support the sales team with presentations, demos, and product information.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Customer focus

Precision & Reliability

Data-driven mindset

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

NDip in Telecommunications and / or Information Technology / Computer Science

Tech / Degree in Telecommunications / Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering

Advanced Certifications in Huawei Data Communication, Optical, Enterprise Services, and Software technologies

Job description

Solutions Architect

We seek a seasoned Solutions Architect to drive end-to-end technology solutions across Africa and Europe, fostering innovation in industrial operational communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively scope Huawei technical solutions required to address customer needs, recommending value-added solutions that align with business goals.
• Closely coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Service resources to ensure solution design meets customer requirements.
• Secure commitments from customer technical staff for deal 'technical close'.
• Conduct site visits and surveys, engineering, and document solution designs, writing technical papers, case studies, reviews, and product comparisons.
• Deliver coaching and professional development to team members and sales associates, enhancing product knowledge, technical acumen, and sales skills.
• Support the sales team with Huawei presentations, demos, and product information, gathering technical details from manufacturers and writing.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• NDip in Telecommunications and / or Information Technology / Computer Science.
• Advanced Certifications in Huawei Data Communication, Optical, Enterprise Services, and Software technologies.
• Tech / Degree in Telecommunications / Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering advantageous.

Experience

• 5-10 years of industrial operational technologies networking experience in the OT environment.
• Knowledge and background in Mining, Oil & Gas, and Port verticals.
• 2-5 years of project experience.
• 2-5 years in a team lead position, guiding installations, and commissioning industrial connectivity networks advantageous.
• 5-10 years of experience in Telecommunications and / or Operational, Information Technology / Microsoft Office / Connectivity environments advantageous.

Technical Proficiency

• Problem-solving.
• Adaptability.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.
• Agile methodologies.
• Customer focus.
• Precision & Reliability.
• Data-driven mindset.