Partner Solutions Architect - New York

Alkira • New York, NY

13h

About The Position

Alkira, a Lumen company, is seeking an experienced, creative Partner Solutions Architect to join its growing channel team. The role works closely with channel account managers and strategic partners in the US and internationally. Candidates located in the New York region will be highly considered.

The Partner Solutions Architect enables partners to understand and position the joint Alkira and Lumen solution, collaborates with them to develop customer networking and security solutions, and creates technical content for partner use. The role also represents the solution at partner and industry events, provides competitive intelligence, works with internal teams to support partners, and maintains current knowledge of Alkira through hands-on learning and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a solutions architect, solutions engineer, or similar technical role, with a focus on partner- or customer-facing engagements.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and build strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud skills in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training and technical enablement activities to build partners’ knowledge of the joint Alkira and Lumen solution and its positioning.
• Work jointly with partners to develop customer solutions for networking and security needs.
• Create partner-facing content, including slides, videos, and PDFs.
• Participate in partner and industry events to promote the joint Alkira and Lumen solution.
• Track industry innovations and provide partners with competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, sales, and marketing to ensure partners receive appropriate support and resources.
• Maintain knowledge of Alkira innovations through hands-on labs, documentation, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level