Solutions Architect, Cisco

Softchoice • NJ

71d • $124,400 - $155,500

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Cisco Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing advanced and complex Cisco-based solutions tailored to meet customer requirements. You will collaborate with customers to understand their business needs and technical requirements, creating detailed technical documentation and solution blueprints. Additionally, you will scope and define the services required for architecting and deploying Cisco solutions, providing technical leadership and guidance during the sales cycle including transition of solution design and knowledge of the customer’s needs to the engineering team for implementation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in designing and developing Cisco-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of customer business needs and technical requirements.
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation and solution blueprints.
• Experience in providing technical leadership and guidance during the sales cycle.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical jargon into layman's language.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members.
• Knowledge of Cisco products and services, including Managed and Professional services.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Cisco technical certifications.
• Experience in hybrid and complex Cisco solutions and architectures.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Bring people together by acting as a bridge between our sales team and our customers.
• Share up-to-date insights on the latest Cisco solutions, formulate creative approaches to address business and technical challenges.
• Present and host workshops with business leaders from the C-Level down.
• Translate technical jargon into layman's language and vice versa.
• Challenge customers by using your skills, insight, and experience to help them see what it takes to do the right things versus simply doing things right.
• Confidently challenge customer beliefs with well-researched, tailored insights.
• Increase Cisco revenue and gross profit, with specific emphasis on Cisco products and Managed and Professional services.
• Provide Cisco program, pricing, product, and promotion expertise in support of our sales organization.
• Mentor and encourage peers with less experience or specialized Cisco solution knowledge.
• Work in partnership with Sales Account Executives and Modern Infrastructure Sales Executives to engage with customers directly.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their business needs and technical requirements.
• Design and develop Cisco-based solutions tailored to meet customer requirements.
• Create detailed technical documentation and solution blueprints.
• Scope and define the services required for deploying Cisco solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Cisco Solution Architects and Cisco Technical Architects.
• Review architectures and solutions developed by Cisco Solution Architects and Technical Architects.
• Directly drive solutioning of hybrid and complex Cisco solutions and architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during the pre-implementation phase.
• Participate in assessments and audits of existing network infrastructures.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest Cisco technologies and industry trends.
• Maintain relevant Cisco technical certifications in your focused specialization areas.
• Participate in collaboration with Cisco’s field sales and solution architecture teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $124,400 - $155,500.
• Additional compensation elements including cell allowances, annual bonus, or commissions.
• Comprehensive benefits plan starting on day one.
• Flexible work environment.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years.

What This Job Offers

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