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We know technology is the key to success in a connected world. The innovative solutions we provide our clients can unlock possibilities that transform their business. While technology permits that connection, technology without imagination and ingenuity cannot be effective. At Presidio, we know that it's our people that make the connections happen.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US? You will set your career on track for outstanding achievement with a company that knows no limits. Presidio is a leading IT solutions provider focused on Digital Infrastructure, Business Analytics, Cloud, Security & Emerging solutions.

THE ROLE: Solutions Architect, Collaboration

We are seeking a Collaboration Solutions Architect to be based out of our Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH locations. Some of the time for this position is spent meeting with customers at their locations, so the successful candidate will not need to report to the office daily; however, there is also an element of local travel (up to 1.5 hours) via automobile to reach regional-client locations as warranted by the various aspects of the job role. The job is focused primarily in the greater Pittsburgh and Cleveland metropolitan areas.

As a Solutions Architect and a member of the Pre-Sales Engineering Team, the candidate will be responsible for meeting with Presidio's customers, collecting requirements for infrastructure solutions relating to networking and unified communications projects and developing engineering solutions for sale to Presidio customers.

A successful Solutions Architect should be able to present and explain various communication and infrastructure technologies to customers, guide them through requirements gathering, and formulate a solution consisting of hardware, software, licensing, and engineering services. SAs are responsible for creating scope of work and task lists for various types of projects in support of these solutions. Specific tasks include creation of Bill of Materials for Cisco Hardware/Software solutions, Creation of Consulting Engagements, including pricing of engineering services and creation of Statement of Work. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Cisco products, Unified Communications solutions, products such as Cisco Call Manager, Unity, Contact Center, Presence, Video, LAN Switching, CUWL licensing, SIP Trunking, and network design principles.

You will need to demonstrate a high level of design experience, implementation experience with the various Cisco products and technologies is a plus, be highly motivated, excited about learning new products and technologies, and able to effectively communicate ensuring superior customer service and maintaining a strong customer relationship.

Essential Functions:

The essential responsibilities of the Cisco Solutions Architect are to work directly with customers and account managers in pre-sales situations, and to work effectively across functions with other Presidio employees in Sales, Marketing, Proposals, and Project Management areas. Specific responsibilities include:

• Meet with Customers and Collect Customer Requirements
• Work with Account Manager/Sales Team to develop customer relationship and solutions and assist in overall sales process
• Create high-level solution designs/architecture and present to customers
• Create Customer facing Presentations
• Create Bill of Materials & configurations for solutions
• Build Scope of Services and Professional Service Pricing
• Write Statement of Works

Technical Requirements:

Must have demonstrable design experience with experience in deployment, administration, configuration, or integration, being an advantage. Experience working as a consultant and with Cisco partners is desirable. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of Cisco technologies and products.

Cisco Product Experience:

• Cisco Unified Communications Solutions
  • Contact Center Express (UCCX)
  • Communications Manager
  • Unity/Unity Connection
  • Presence (Jabber)
  • Mobility
  • CUWL Licensing
  • Cloud services
• Cisco Routers & Switches
• ISR Routers (voice gateways)
• Cisco/Tandberg Video
• Cisco Spark or Meraki Voice
• Cisco Webex

Other Networking Experience:

• Advanced Network Design & Architecture
• Network Assessments & Audits
• Implementation Experience a plus
• SIP Trunking & Service Providers
• Cloud/Hosted voice solutions
• Knowledge of legacy voice systems

Experience with other networking and infrastructure products such as Cisco UCS servers, VMWare, Microsoft are also advantageous.

• VMWare NSX
• F5 load balancers and security appliances
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Converged Infrastructure experience a plus

Education and Experience:

• Experience which demonstrates a significant level of expertise in Networking, Unified Communications, and Cisco Products & Services
• Experience with Cisco partner programs and sales
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Relevant Cisco or industry Certifications
• CCDA/CCNA or CCNP/CCDP required
• CCIE desirable
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience

Presidio offers excellent compensation and benefits packages commensurate with the skills and experience this position requires. If you're interested in improving and exceeding your professional and financial career goals, and want to work with some of the industry's best, contact us about joining our team.

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ABOUT PRESIDIO

Presidio is committed toDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the highest levels and has strengthened its drive to build and drive systemic DE&I change process across all levels of the organization. Cultivating a culture of inclusion where the expression of all our differences are valued, celebrated, and add to our collective achievements.

Presidio is a leading global IT solutions provider assisting clients in harnessing technology innovation and simplifying IT complexity to digitally transform their businesses and drive return on IT investment. Our Digital Infrastructure, Business Analytics, Cloud, Security & Emerging solutions enable our almost 7,000 middle market, enterprise, and government clients to take advantage of new digital revenue streams, omnichannel customer experience models, and the rich data insights generated by those interactions.

We serve as an extension of our clients' IT teams, providing deep expertise and letting them focus on their core business. Within Presidio's 40+ US offices and offices in Ireland, London, Singapore, and India, we support 2,800+ professionals, including 1,600 technical engineers. Presidio is a trusted advisor to our clients on a national level while also bringing our global scale and expertise to bear.

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