For our client – worldwide leader in innovative IT and networking technologies – we are currently looking for a
Senior Consulting Engineer / Solution Architect
About the Role
- Drives technology design, implementation, execution and/or optimization for customer projects/accounts.
- Works with Customers to plan, design, configure and/or diagnose Cisco’s suite of products, services and solutions to accelerate customer outcomes
- Assists customers with integration and implementation of tools, systems and service assurance
- Supports presale activities and translate business requirements into solution design
- Builds customer simulations in test labs to resolve/validate complex problems and compatibility issues
- Creates and delivers customer collateral, portals, documentation and knowledge transfer
- Aligns technical deliverables to customer business outcomes
- Drives customer technology transitions, influencing solution architectures and services
- Complies with and supports company policies and processes and utilizes relevant tools effectively
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Works extensively with customers along with appropriate internal and external resources on thw strategy/deployment/optimization of Cisco services and solutions
- Takes leadership role in execution of delivery projects
- Improves solutions and methods developed in the field for use to the wider practice (knowledge sharing)
- Creates, reviews and approves project deliverables e.g. Design recommendations, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Implementation/Change Management Plans
- Builds and/or leverage test environments as required to resolve highly complex problems and compatibility issues
- Leverages software skills and tools to configure, deploy and/or troubleshoot Cisco productsand solutions. Contributes in the development of digital intellectual capital (e.g. scripts, digital signatures).
- Acts as a focal point for problem resolution for assigned customer engagements. Assures proper and quick resolution of complex customer problems across an appropriate range of technologies.
Scope
- Collaborates with other Consulting Engineers in appropriate technology domains to ensure optimal use of resources to meet customer needs
- Typically interacts with individual contributors, managers, and customers regularly
- Provides input to Sales team in creating and demonstrating technology solutions to customers
- Engages with sales teams on pre-sales activities
Complexity
- Solves highly complex problems and is able to identify viable and often innovative options, and uses analytical skills and judgement to recommend an appropriate solution
Expertise
- Typically requires MSc Computer Science or equivalent plus 5+ years of relevant work experience. Advanced degree strongly preferred and previous field experience in networking.
- CCIE Level expertise (CCNP may be acceptable, no preferred)
- Strong soft skills, Customer facing and presentation skills.
- Experience on design, implementation and migration of Datacenter networks, Enterprise routing switching and Core networking.
- Experience on SDA, SDWAN, ACI, etc.
- Proficient English communication.
Advance your career with meaningful projects and opportunities to collaborate internationally. Apply now!
Location: Ankara, Turkey | On-Site
