Solution Architect IV

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Req ID:15460 

This position requires a leadership role facing customer and act as a liaison to help through the design and engineering process for various projects catering to Utility market segment, working through and qualifying related network and engineering architecture and design, assist in RFP/RFI , coordinate with FNC Vendors and FNC partners for pre sales and post sales activities and for business development. The candidate will work with FNC Program Managers, Delivery Teams, Maintenance Team, and other cross-functional organizations and groups. The candidate is expected to provide guidance to field staff during the delivery phase and work with extended Solution Architect team to resolve technical issues and be the subject matter expert.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field. 

CCIE/JNCIE/CCIP/CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP or NOKIA level certifications preferred or equivalent qualification or understanding of the concepts.

Strong working knowledge of enterprise networks in Gas, Electric, Power utility markets, related routing and Switching technologies, Radio , 4G / 5G private LTE , Microwave technologies , security hardening of the network systems, related knowledge on various network sub systems that are involved in this industry such as legacy systems like T1, DSO and Scada technologies etc.

Strong communication skills and prior experience in presenting complex solutions to large utility and State wide networks and/or Local Government customers. 

Understanding of the networking concepts and guidelines behind traditional routing, switching, fixed network access GPON / XGSPON, NGPON technologies and related system , platform and work how of such relevant network designs. 

Provide internal and external guidance on the key customer network, data center infrastructure, and security issues.

Ideal strengths and experiences include:

Expert level relationship management, communications skills, and interpersonal skills to manage face to face communications on a daily basis with multiple levels of customer management and engineering staff across multiple departments within the host company in a responsible and professional fashion.

Customer Culture – Development/Analytics environment.  The candidate does not need code development skills but needs to be able to efficiently describe basic TCP/IP/UDP and networking behavior/fundamentals to the developers.  Must be willing to listen to customer ideas and work through potential designs that may or may not be implemented.

Ability to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work calmly under pressure.

Self-starter, team player, personable, enthusiastic, hardworking, and enjoy interfacing with external customers and internal cross functional teams on a day to day basis.

Familiarity and understanding with RFC Standards / IETF Standards at Architect Level

Experience

5 to 10 years of experience in the industry in a similar role

Working Knowledge and hands-on experience with Network layer 1/2/3, MPLS/Ethernet, MPLS VPNs, VPLS, DWDM and related networking technologies

 Working know how of Fiber Access FTTx GPON/XGSPON/NGPON technologies is much desired with Calix/Adtran/Nokia vendors etc.

Strong working knowledge and experience with the BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, IPsec, Group VPN, MPLS-TE, DGRE, QoS, Multicast technologies, IPv4/v6, sync-E, ACLs and L7 firewall (NGEN, IPS).

Strong experience with Ethernet switching, LACP and MCLAG, spanning tree and Ethernet ring protection technologies 

Expert level troubleshooting methodology to isolate and identify configuration, design, and software anomalies; ability to articulate findings in written and verbal communications with development level engineering staff.

Working experience with vertical markets, government, transportation, service providers is plus.

This position requires a leadership role facing customer and act as a liaison to help through the design and engineering process for various projects, working through and qualifying network and engineering architecture and design, assist in RFP/RFI , coordinate with FNC Vendors and FNC partners for pre sales and post sales activities and for business development. The candidate will work with FNC Program Managers, Delivery Teams, Maintenance Team, and other cross-functional organizations and groups. The candidate is expected to provide guidance to field staff during the delivery phase and work with extended Solution Architect team to resolve technical issues and be the subject matter expert.

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