Senior Solution Architect
Posted:
10/3/2024, 10:31:01 AM
Location(s):
Minnesota, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Solution Architect (SSA) will be a network and security consultant focusing on pre-sales solution design. The role will partner with sales teams to understand client goals and design solutions to exceed the expectations of the organizations they support. The SSA will lead technical presentations, providing thought leadership and technical expertise within network and security. The SSA will collaborate with Trace3 engineers, architects, and industry-leading OEM teams to stay current as a subject matter expert.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Partner with sales to provide technical solutions based on business and technology needs
- Lead pre-sales solution design for network and security products and solutions
- Collaborate with Trace3 engineers and architects to build solutions around Cloud, Infrastructure, and Data
- Prepare and present demos and training sessions for network and security solutions
- Interface with the internal Trace3 Network practice and Security Business Unit
- Interface with clients to perform Proof of Concepts/Proof of Values
- Develop a Bill of Material (BOM)/proposal and provide recommendations using manufacturing tools
- Develop Statements of Work (SoW) and provide an accurate Level of Effort (LOE) for Security Technology services opportunities
- Maintain core partner and other vendor programs or certifications needed to support security products
- Mentor and support other Solution Architects in opportunities that require network and security expertise on an as-needed basis
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS degree or higher preferred (or equivalent level of education)
- A minimum of 5 years experience providing engineering and professional services for organizations
- Prior experience working in the solution provider industry, VAR, or Systems Integrator designing technology solutions
- CCNA, CCNP, HPE Aruba, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto, or other relevant industry certifications preferred.
- Knowledge and familiarity with discipline areas, including Data Center Network and Campus Network Architecture, Wireless Design, SD-WAN, SASE/SSE, and NGFW.
- Comfort level and ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management and leadership
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills with an ability to present technical issues to a non-technical audience
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills, and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment
- Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment
- Motivated self-starter who loves to troubleshoot and solve challenging problems and feels comfortable working directly with customers and team members
The Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
Trace3
Website: https://www.trace3.com/
Headquarter Location: Irvine, California, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 2002
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Private Equity
Industries: Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Social Network