Solutions Architect

Summary

Join BlueCat, a leader in Intelligent Network Operations, as a Solution Architect. You will work closely with the sales team, clients, and partners, ensuring customer success through technical expertise. Responsibilities include advising/designing solution architecture, conducting demonstrations, leading proofs-of-concept, and liaising with Professional Services. The ideal candidate possesses a strong networking background, advanced solution engineering skills, and excellent presentation skills. This role requires significant travel and involves working with large enterprise clients. BlueCat offers a comprehensive benefits package and a vibrant workplace culture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a Network/Systems Engineer role with the desire to be client facing or as a sales/systems engineer with a network related company
• Strong network system administration experience and very familiar with IP protocol, DNS, ISC BIND, MS DNS, DHCP
• Experience designing solution architectures for an enterprise software, networking, virtualization, or systems integration company
• Experience with routing, switching, and LAN/WAN design
• Experience in Cloud and Virtualization with a focus on VMware solutions
• 3+ years of experience with UNIX/LINUX platforms
• Intermediate scripting skills and experience in a broad range of programming languages
• Experience installing and managing Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 DNS and DHCP servers
• Ready and willing to travel (>50%)
• Excellent communication skills with the knack for conveying technical concepts to audiences of varying levels

Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre-sales support during the evaluation of BlueCat’s solution
• Consult on solution architecture within the context of the client’s network infrastructure and business goals
• Design the solution architecture using BlueCat and related technologies (F5/Citrix/VCO)
• Deliver on-site and web-based presentations to broad audiences
• Actively participate at trade shows, seminars and speaking engagements
• Help to identify new business opportunities
• Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering on product functionality and future enhancements
• Take the technical lead in responding to proposals and RFPs

Benefits

• A Professional Development Budget
• Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week
• A Lifestyle Spending Account
• An Employee Recognition Program