Solutions Architect (Infrastructure Solutions)

Job Description

Solutions Architect (Infrastructure Solutions) Position Overview: The Solution Architect identifies, shapes, and builds new business opportunities by leveraging competitive intelligence, business requirements, cost estimates, and solution options across business and technology services and industries. They decide which technologies and capabilities are best suited to a client’s needs, based on deep conversation and the offerings WWT brings to bear. The Solution Architect is responsible for building a collaborative approach across sales and delivery teams. They drive alignment to structure deals and drive the best outcome for the customer, WWT, and our partners. By leveraging their expertise, Solution Architects mitigate engagement risks, articulate the inherent value of WWT services, and fortify client relationships. They work closely with clients, project managers, and delivery teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Work is accomplished with moderate supervision. Follows established and detailed directions. Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy. Up to 25% travel. Key Responsibilities: Spearhead the strategic design of innovative solutions by leveraging deep knowledge of the evolving technology landscape and maximizing internal WWT capabilities Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, adeptly understanding their unique needs and crafting tailored recommendations that drive value and foster long-term partnerships Champion the integration of WWT's diverse portfolio of offerings, introducing and promoting cross-business services to enrich client engagements and expand WWT's market presence Collaborate closely with WWT account teams to align sales and support efforts, driving cohesive and effective engagement strategies Build productive solution development teams, leveraging junior team members to support their growth and development Support the evaluation and establishment of project scope, value assessments, and build plans for execution. Identifies, assesses and supports solution design for defined client business problems for area of responsibility to include infrastructure deployment services, multi-site or branch service deployments, and managed service offerings. Conduct technology assessment and technology strategy to support future business needs Support project planning and execution including resource management on projects. Help define and quantify the value of a transformation, and how to measure and track success, including defining business case and strategy/approach. Support thought leadership in a Solution Services capability. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in system architecture, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 5 - 7 years of experience in customer engagement, solution design, or technology delivery, leadership experience preferred 3 years of expertise working for or servicing large US-based commercial organizations or enterprises. Experience with Commercial corporations local to Australia is desired. Track record in creating and closing opportunities in infrastructure solution areas such as Multi-Site/Branch office deployments, Managed Service offerings, Data Center Transformation, Network Lifecycle Modernization, Digital Workspace Transformation, and/or Wi-Fi Modernization Expert proficiency in financial modeling, including CAPEX/OPEX calculations specific to infrastructure solution proposals. Ability to ask the right questions to understand the business problem and identify the measurement or business object. Excellent communication and engagement skills; ability to communicate with all levels of management. Skilled at multitasking requirements including gathering, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting tasks across multiple user groups in a fast paced and deadline driven environment. Ability to generate creative solutions to difficult or ambiguous problems in a group setting. Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and business visualization skills Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr