Ahead - Atlanta, GA
posted about 2 months ago
The AHEAD Senior Specialty Solutions Engineer will focus on Network and Network Security solutions for AHEAD's prospects and customers, encompassing a wide range of technologies. As a member of the Specialty Solutions Engineering team, you will be recognized as an organizational thought leader in this marketplace. Your role will involve collaborating with multiple sales representatives to develop cohesive account strategies for both existing and prospective clients. This includes identifying potential technologies and vendors to partner with and driving these strategies throughout various campaigns. Time management and prioritization are essential attributes for success in this role. Your objective is to evolve into the technical thought leader for each of your clients, which entails defining strategies, comparing and contrasting alternative approaches, and building key relationships. You will also be responsible for sizing and configuring products, leveraging subject matter experts and inside consultants to enhance your effectiveness within accounts. AHEAD is seeking candidates who identify as “Next Generation Network / Datacenter Architects.” A fundamental requirement for this position is a strong understanding and mastery of Cisco Route/Switch and/or DataCenter technologies. Beyond this core requirement, we aim to attract individuals who are eager to focus on traditional on-premise Cisco solutions while also demonstrating a willingness to learn new technologies, including various SDN solutions, network security, load balancing, edge/acceleration, and cloud technologies. Familiarity with cloud computing's impact on solutions is crucial, and experience or a desire to learn about network and system/access design with Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other cloud services is essential.