(KShs 100K – 150K)Pre-Sales Solution Architect Job Vacancy in Kenya 2013

 

Our client is a Kenyan based ICT organisation which has been in business for over 21 years and one of East  Africa’s strongest ICT business houses with regional offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and  Rwanda.
It  has strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Symantec, Vmware, EMC, 3i InfoTech etc. with a clientele base between 300 and 500 customers.
They have an interesting position of Solution Architect reporting to Relationship Manager

Job Purpose / Summary

Contributes to bookings growth and customer success thru participation through solution design specifically to HP Product lines- both Hardware and infrastructure software.
Designs and builds HP solution on tools provided by HP and provides Technical pre sales inputs to Sales and Business Development teams.
Functions in teams with other technical and business professionals focused on building, maintaining and supporting solution for the target Vertical.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • This role is primarily for Pre-sales Solution Architect for HP solutions.
  • Understanding the requirements of the client or the company with regard IT systems – both software and hardware.
  • Designing computer systems and related aspects based on client needs.
  • Should be proficient in using HP sales configuration Builder.
  • Designing solutions as per client’s requirements from HP server, software and Networking product lines.
  • Analyze and plan various models before deciding on the best one.
  • Ensuring Solution will work and all components are configured.
  • Keeping track of the developments of computer architecture and new hardware and software solutions.
  • Guiding the marketing and sales executives if there is any need of technical experience.
  • Provides regular updates to leads on project progress and outstanding issues
  • Prepare and present regular project status report for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a prime point of contact with the customer for all technical issues during all pre- sales phases including field integration and customer acceptance.
  • Interface with external third party vendors and internal cross functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of technical solutions, and compliance for product specifications and accuracy.
  • Support project/program management for project planning, scheduling, technical risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Responsible for technical aspects of end-to-end solutions at Pre- sales stage, and customer acceptance of the project.
  • Execute other responsibilities and key result areas as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or information technology
  • Certifications related to system and network architecture with specialization in HP
  • Minimum of 4 years combined experience in system integration, network deployment
Knowledge and skills requirements
  • Must be able to work in deadlines i.e. the art of managing time.
  • Strong analysis and application abilities.
  • Strong observation skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Good mathematical abilities.
  • He must have good presentation skills and convincing nature.
  • He must be good at writing, speaking and listening to English.
  • He must know how to work in a team and how to motivate team members if he is a team leader.
  • A wide knowledge about various systems requirements.
  • Just like engineers he must be able to work for long hours
Key Competencies
  • Solution-Oriented Analysis
  • Sound Decision-Making
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Promoting Team Work
  • Results-Oriented
Salary: KShs 100K – 150K
 
How to apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 15th Aug 2013.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.



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