Sr. Strategic Solutions Architect - Cisco

Job Summary : As a Sr. Strategic Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing Agnostic solutions to meet the technological and business needs of our organization and clients. This role requires a deep understanding of networking, Security, collaboration, and AI technologies, coupled with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions. The Sr. Solution Architect plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and delivering technical solutionsEssential Functions : Build solutions adhering to IT architecture standards and methodologiesDevelop detailed architectural designs, including technical workflows and integrations.Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team during the planning & design phases.Act as an escalation point for Solution Architects in Central RegionsDevelop comprehensive, agnostic solutions to meet business requirementsCollaborate with stakeholders, including clients, project managers, and technical teams, to gather and understand project requirements.Evaluate and recommend new technologies that align with business goals.Develop resilient, scalable, and secure solutions across various practice areas.Build bill of materials.Collaborate with Account Executives to drive sales.Ensure solutions meet Customer business needsCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.Collaborate with vendors and align strategies.Drive technology strategy to the clients.Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to recommend innovative solutionsConduct POCsConduct workshops, deliver presentations, and demonstrate proof of concept to clients and project stakeholders.Develop detailed documentation for solution designs.Assist in conducting necessary exams for vendor certification.Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.Certifications : CCIE, CCNP, or CCDP or equivalent are highly desirable.Experience : 10+ years of experience in a related fieldSpecial Skills & Knowledge : Strong knowledge of routing, switching, collaboration, security, and data center technologies.Familiar with vendor solutions such as Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Arctic Wolf, Pure Storage, Broadcom etc.Proven track record of designing and implementing complex technical solutions.Experience managing a team of architects and working with cross-functional teams.Experience with cloud integration and hybrid cloud solutions.Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in IT infrastructure.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.