• Application Deadline:
• Position: CCIE Data Center Solution Architect


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Perform client consulting in the area of network engineering (hardware and software) using DATA CENTER devices , switches, network security devices, protocol analyzers, SD WAN, SD ACCESS


• Design, plan, and implement LANs and WANs using the latest technology


• Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software technical problems related to LANs/WANs


• Conduct throughput analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning


• Participate in various client projects intended to continually improve/upgrade network infrastructures


• Follow life-cycle oriented processes and procedures


• Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and provide solutions to complex hardware/software problems


• Assist in the management of projects using project management methodology


• Regularly interface with technical and business staff of customers, including the project sponsor and stakeholders of projects in more complex engagements


• Serve as technical point of contact on customer engagements


• Create and execute test plans to meet project requirements for assigned components


• Identify and communicate potential opportunities for cross-selling to the sales team


• Manage time and expense to meet or exceed expectations defined in the Statement of Work


• Provide high quality content deliverables using the appropriate document templates


• Ensure solution is implemented as designed to the customer’s satisfaction and approval


• Work with Professional Services Managers, Project Managers and customers to manage expectations and timelines to ensure expectations and commitments are being met


• Conducts/leads design workshops for complex designs to meet customer, business and technical objectives


• Proactively develops plans and activities to avoid problems


• Educates the customer on solution as appropriate throughout the life of the project or service life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, Mathematics or a related technical degree or equivalent


• Relevant experience delivering complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support

Other Required Qualifications

• Relevant years consulting experience


• Experience with troubleshooting Cisco router, switch and/or virtual network configurations


• Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs


• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users


• Physically able to work with network devices


• Attention to detail on inventory and logistics is important

Preferred Qualifications

• CCIE certification in Data Center