Enterprise Security Solutions Architect

Dimension Data is seeking a Security Architect for our NY region. 

 

Enterprise Security Solutions Architect 


Provides pre-sales technical support and expertise in analyzing customer requirements in conjunction with their current network and system capabilities and ensuring company design will accomplish customer's objectives.  S/he is the first level of technical interaction for the sales team. Aligned with a specific sales region and engaged directly by Regional Managers and/or Account Managers of that region. Provide the management resource of the technical deliverable. Consult with the Sales Team during client assessment, needs analysis and client meetings. Evaluate each opportunity for alignment with Dimension Data?s capabilities and business policy. Make Go/No Go recommendations to the Sales Team. Assures technical competency and completeness of material presented to prospects. Assist Management teams in assessment of additional technical resources. Prepare the appropriate pre-sales documentation to include a Statement of Work, Labor requirements, Project Proposals, Product/Service Cost/Pricing, RFP responses, etc. Communicate with other members of the pre-sales/sales organization to develop training initiatives that will enhance the effectiveness of the sales (both outside and inside) personnel.  Assume responsibility for technical pre-sales design decisions and related justifications within the context of defined and client-approved requirements and constraints. Communicate technical design requirements, constraints, functionality, and implementation details verbally and in formal documentation. Design technical proof of concept testing. Work with customers to define implementation projects including requirements gathering. Resolve complex technical issues in assessment, solution design and implementation. Provide knowledge transfer to client. S/he will aid in project scoping and SOW development for both services and hardware. Create assessment questionnaires and other forms of written deliverables. Leverage a combination of advanced technical aptitude and consultative capabilities with a sales and business focus. This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills along with a willingness to mentor others in both technical and soft-skill areas. 

5 years experience in the IT industry with, 3 years information security Pre-Sales experience.

CISSP, SANS and Cisco certifications are desirable as well as knowledge of market leading security vendors. 

A Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Math or Business Administration or equivalent combination of work and experience is required.

Strong technical backgrounds along with strong PC skills are required. Preferred 2 years exposure to Systems Administration (NT or UNIX) is necessary. Overall technical leadership in at least one major network project is required. Significant technical involvement in at least 2 major network projects is necessary.

Dimension Data North America, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.