[Hiring] Cisco Security Technical Solutions Architect II @World Wide Technology Holding

Role Description

Technical sales professional responsible for providing architectural expertise in his/her domain for high value opportunities and field enablement. Actively leads with an eye towards innovation; leverages partnerships and insights from regional engineers/architects and account teams to develop solutions. Provides a consultative approach to understanding customer/partner business and technical/service requirements within architectural domain. Is highly regarded by the account team, internally, partners (OEMs) technical specialists/BUs. Highly relevant to Customer Technical and Technical Management levels. Has an expert level knowledge of the competitive landscape within their technology domain.

Job Responsibilities

• Regularly consult with customer IT and Security teams around development, provisioning, operations, delivery, and retirement of solutions in order to maintain an intimate knowledge of customer needs and challenges.
• Provides technical/architectural and business value consulting to account teams needing assistance in “must win” situations.
• Identifies and leads competitive win strategies.
• Creates, leads and participates in special interest group forums (Virtual Teams, etc.) and customer and industry vertical forums, including industry trade organizations.
• Technical mastery across a single domain and the ability to deliver its value prop to any level.
• Technical ownership of Platform Labs and content.
• Ability to break down a technical topic and connect it to business outcomes.
• Develop an understanding of the various architectures and service offerings WWT offers and how they’re interconnected.
• Ensure the features, benefits, and impact of a technology solution are understood and valued by the field and customers.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with partners.
• Establish collaborative relationships with internal resources such as ATC team, Business Development (BD), Development Teams, Sales, Professional Services (PS), and SE technical specialists (Area and National Level).
• Partner with TSA III, Principal, or Practice Manager for guidance or mentorship.
• Begin to publish original content and establish thought leadership independently.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years' progressive experience in a related field.
• Subject matter expertise within multiple technology domains (e.g. CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, and/or equivalent) and deep knowledge of Cisco Security solutions.
• Capable of delivering customer facing workshops, demos and executive briefings.
• Proficient at presenting to internal audiences.
• Active learner, receptive to coaching from peers.

Requirements

• Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring.
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.