Solutions Architect - Fixed and UCC

Telebest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect in Johannesburg. The role demands at least 15 years in network administration and the ability to translate business needs into technical specifications. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and relevant Cisco certifications. This position offers a chance to work with global enterprises and leverage business acumen to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience with network administration or IT systems.
• Prior professional services experience in consulting.
• Experience in guiding customer ICT strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on customer POCs with clear testing criteria.
• Provide input to strategic technology investments.
• Translate business requirements into architectural specifications.
• Develop high-quality technical responses to RFPs.

Skills

Network Administration

Business and Commercial Acumen

Technical Architecture Specifications

Collaborative Teamwork

Governance and Risk Management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

CCNP Cisco Network certification

Full CCIE (advantageous)

Job description

Our client has an EE senior position available for a Solutions Architect – Fixed and UCC based in Johannesburg.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or another related field.
• Current CCNP Cisco Network certification or other UCC certifications. Full CCIE would be advantageous.
• Business and Commercial acumen.
• Fluent in English and the language of residing country- French would be advantageous.
• 15+ years’ experience with network administration or information technology systems and Presales.
• Prior professional services of consulting background.
• Experience in global enterprises coupled with working in emerging markets.
• Experience guiding customer ICT strategies in large organizations.

KPAs

• Deliver on customer POCs and ensure the testing criteria is clear and agreed upon.
• Commercial acumen must be used to deliver solutions that fit within customer budgets.
• Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of enterprises architecture.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture specifications and models.
• Work in cross functional teams to define, deliver and support the design and development of technology solutions that are fit for purpose.
• Occasionally participate in the supplier selection process.
• Maintain current OEM certifications and obtain new certifications when required.
• Provide input into account management plans.
• Build and maintain continuous technical relationships with corporate customers and partners.
• Develop and design high quality technical responses to RFPs or RFQs and RFIs that meet customer requirements.
• Governance and Risk Management.