About the position
A leading IT Solutions company is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Solutions Architect to drive growth across new lines by identifying potential customers, conducting product demonstrations, and recommending application-specific solutions, and closing deals. If you have experience in IT solutions sales and an entrepreneurial mindset, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Develop technical solutions that meet specific business requirements defined by the customer.
- Lead pre-sales, design, architecture, and planning activities.
- Create detailed solution architecture documentation, including diagrams and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications.
- Conduct discovery workshops to gather and analyze requirements, offering expert recommendations.
- Design and oversee the integration of solutions with existing systems and applications.
- Ensure solutions comply with security best practices and relevant industry standards.
- Provide guidance and support during the implementation phase.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve designs.
- Provide input into the product development process based on customer feedback.
- Maintain effective and consistent communication with teammates, peers, and leadership.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners.
Requirements:
- 5+ Years proven track record as an Architect is mandatory.
- A Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering is required.
- Recent certifications from vendors like Microsoft, Cisco, Juniper, or FortiNet will be considered.
- Professional working experience and knowledge of networking, telecommunications, cloud, security, and VoIP is required (Engineering experience will also be considered).
- Excellent understanding of the IT relationship to business requirements.
- Ability to architect solutions in real time (think on your feet).
- Proficiency in documenting solutions and integration designs, both in written (longform) and diagrammatic formats.
- Experience with technology innovation: scouting, screening, trend analysis, and evaluation.
- Experience in feasibility analysis of complex telecommunications infrastructure design.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on [Email Address Removed] or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or email us your CV: [Email Address Removed].com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Architect
