Pre Sales Engineer (SD-WAN Cloud & IT Security)

Fides Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the ICT sector is seeking a Senior Pre-Sales and Solutions Architect to design and deliver customized solutions for clients. The role involves collaborating with sales teams, managing complex projects, and leading a high-performing team to enhance client satisfaction and drive revenue growth. Candidates should have extensive experience in telecommunications and a strong technical background.

Benefits

Company Shares

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 7 years related experience in architecture design and delivery.
• Leadership position in pre-sales or solutions architecture.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into complex architectural solutions for deals.
• Develop detailed proposals outlining Business Line solutions.
• Build and lead a high-performing pre-sales and solutions architecture team.

Skills

Networking

Information Security

Cloud

Education

3 years qualification / 4-year tertiary qualification in Technology Systems

Diploma

Job description

Position open to all races.

Responsibilities:
Pre-sales to support, provide input into complex architectural solutions for deals from Solution Sales , to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial modelling.

• Solution Design, Proposal Development , Product showcasing and Technical support.
• Design authority for solution
• Understand the customer's technical environment and strategic goals to design and deliver customised solutions that meet MTNs' client specific needs.
• Develop detailed proposals that outline the proposed Business Line solutions, benefits, and costs, as well as creating pricing models and providing input on contract negotiations.
• Gather technical requirements, evaluating technologies, guiding the implementation of Business Line solutions, and ensuring the architectural integrity of all projects.
  Deliver tailor-made solutions that precisely address client-specific technical and business requirements, leading to enhanced client satisfaction and long-term relationships.
• Ensure effective solution and deal architecture, bespoke as required, that drives revenue, client
  satisfaction and profitability.
• Ensure the pre-sales function operates efficiently, with timely delivery of solutions and optimized resource utilisation.
• Build and lead a high-performing pre-sales and solutions architecture team that consistently
  meets or exceeds business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 years qualification / 4-year tertiary qualification in Technology Systems (Telecommunication Management / Information Technology) or related

At least 7 years related experience in architecture design and delivery, inclusive of;

• Leadership position in pre-sales or solutions architecture.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex technical solutions within telecommunications/ TechCo/SI's including knowledge of network infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise solutions (including Security).
• Proven track record of collaborating with sales teams to develop and deliver solutions that meet customer needs and drive revenue growth.
• Experience in managing complex solution development projects, from initial requirements gathering to final implementation.

Desired Skills:

• Networking
• Information Security
• Cloud

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

Market leader in ITC sector with an African footprint

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Company Shares
• Performance Bonus