Solution Consultant - Network Automation

Belden Inc

33d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Solution Consultant is responsible for developing and designing secure, scalable, network automation solutions that span sensor to cloud, utilizing Belden’s best in class secure network switching, routing and wireless solutions. They are a critical business partner to our clients and sales teams by enabling IT / OT Convergence Solutions and Physical AI applications across focused industry verticals. This key position is responsible for helping fuel our solutions growth, leveraging Belden’s full suite of products, solutions and services. The Solution Consultant is responsible for providing feedback and insights to their Practice, as well as cross-functional teams across the AMS business, and is accountable for achieving key KPIs and objectives.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience designing or implementing network automation solutions (L1/L2, Wireless), Software and / or Services for large or complex client networks in Substation Automation, Material Handling, Discrete / Automotive, Mass Transit or Process Markets
• Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, communications or engineering is preferred, with a focus on wired & wireless networking, LAN / WAN & Ethernet based communications
• Experience working with cross functional teams including Solution Architects, Solution Line Managers, Product Managers, Sales and Marketing
• Track Record of successfully consulting with clients to identify and resolve critical network challenges
• Experience utilizing automation tools that guide the creation of: Executive summary, scope of work, network architecture, physical & logical topology and data flow, bill of materials, and service & SLAs
• Demonstrate the ability to translate complex or technical requirements with non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate solid knowledge and understanding of key technology and market trends, and competitors’ solutions.
• Demonstrate analytical skills and the ability to work within a metric driven environment
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate a pro-active, flexible, and pragmatic approach
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to perform the duties of the role (50% + frequency of travel)

Responsibilities

• Leverage their robust technical skills, consultative competencies and vertical expertise to solve network automation challenges using Belden solutions, services and support offerings
• Translate customer requirements and problem statements into compelling technical solutions with demonstrable financial impact
• Recognize and utilize validated architectures to deliver vertical and use case specific solutions with heightened value
• Utilize Automation and Tooling to deliver accelerated opportunity velocity & win rates
• Deliver Bookings from solutions, products, services and SLA’s facilitating customer success and continued stakeholder engagement
• Propose secure solutions inclusive of Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and third-party elements
• Expand influence within end customer, SI, EPC & engineering communities within the AMS Region
• Develop and co-create proof-of-concepts delivering significant operational and / or financial impact
• Facilitate quality handovers to internal execution teams; Identify process or solution improvement priorities and emerging technology trends requiring network automation solutions
• Secure customer commitment through best-in-class solutions, service and post-sale support programs

Benefits

• health/dental/vision
• long term/short term disability
• life insurance
• HSA/FSA
• matching retirement plans
• paid vacation
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid leave for volunteer work in your community
• training opportunities
• professional talent management and succession planning
• corporate health well-being initiatives
• a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees