Solution Architect

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Solution Architect. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Technology and business consulting roles, Australia-wide contract opportunities
• Long Term Contracts
• Join a team of values-based and leading industry experts

The company: 

At Catalyst, we are a values-centric management consulting, technology and business advisory to clients across Australia. Founded in 2008, we pride ourselves on providing realistic and skill-full solutions through our team of committed and experienced consultants. Our advisory practice include in-demand services like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics through, engineering, IT&T solutions and research/development. 

The opportunity:

Consultants play an important role in our business. They advise customers, deliver solutions and implement technology or business programs across a range of industries. 

Experience required: 

Ideally, you will be a values-orientated, committed person who takes pride in delivering excellent service. As an open and transparent communicator, you can easily work across all levels of an organisation - from C-level to engineers. Above all else, you act with integrity and enjoy implementing projects from start to finish. 

From a technical perspective, we look for candidates who have deep industry experience in their chosen fields, are a proven performer, and can work across the following roles: 

CatalystAi has a number of roles for Solution Architects, Solution Engineers and Solution Designers in Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide.  

 The Solution Architects/designers and engineer role provides leadership to identify design requirements and propose solutions for client needs that are highly technical or specialized in nature.

The Architect provides technical consulting support to clients and sales partners for complex Infrastructure & network design, Data Center design, technical product recommendations, and solution proposals and provides a high level of communication to clients and internal corporate resources. The Architect also provides Internal/external sales support focused on the advanced and complex technical design, specification, planning processes. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to: LAN/WAN Architecture, Network Security, Wireless Services, and Data Center Switching/Networking, Cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes client business needs and recommends appropriate business solutions and strategies. Participates in the planning and design process by assessing current state and desired outcome.
• Develops business assured solutions based on current market needs
• Develops business assured solutions and strategy that integrates clients' business requirements, information technology, and/or resources.
• Identifies, provides leadership to, and coordinates technical solution development activities in pursuit of formal proposal/SOW development.
• Monitors the engagement process and obtains additional resources as needed.
• Identifies and engages subject matter experts for discreet service offerings identified in the technical solution.
• Participates in the proposal development process with pursuit-team members.
• Assists Account Executive in the development and negotiation of the Statement of Work and client contract vehicles.
• Prepares and delivers solution related presentations client as needed.
• Prepares and/or validates solution pricing. Escalates solution pricing for management approval when outside of established margin limits.
• Monitors and ensures business and financial success of proposed client solutions.
• Ensures timely communication (e.g. status updates, raising issues, etc) that could affect the feasibility of proposed solution 
• Develop customer relationships at all levels 
• Work directly with partners to develop and deliver solutions
• Mentor co-workers and share best practices
• Recurring report requirements may include but are not limited to: Time sheets, Expense reports, Billable Time sheets, Task Completion Documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned Technical Certification and Training

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Technical Certification and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related experience
• 2-4 years of experience in a technical leadership role on small to medium size projects in the areas of integration or support services
• Thorough knowledge of  Infrastructure, Networking, SDN, SDDC, and Security Solutions
• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Solutions Architect designing and scoping Cisco network and security solutions (LAN/WAN, Wireless, Security)
• Experience scoping and overseeing security assessment activities (e.g. Risk Assessment, Gap Analysis)
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Desired Experience

• Experience with structured project management methodologies
• Experience working with solution design, job costing, and quality planning
• Experience developing/writing technical sales documents
• Experience working in a project/team environment
• Demonstrated experience designing design data center solutions
• Must possess excellent time management skills
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Must possess excellent client/customer interface skills
• Must possess working knowledge of Visio
• Ability to develop/ deliver management presentations
• Proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Professional Skills

• Able to architect and design detailed configurations for complex solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Excellent high-level problem solving skills

Is this you? Please apply here to register your interest. For further information you may contact Nasim Yazdani on +61 449950124 or [email protected]