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Our client is a worldwide top player in the ICT industry who knows how to win. Winning is in their DNA, and is evident as they continue to deliver record revenue growth, while expanding their position as a top provider of technology products and services worldwide.

As a Solution Architect you will be responsible for supporting the Sales Account Teams in design, planning and implementation of distributed and centralized IT Infrastructures in presales activities. Design will be based on the client’s products, not their products (hardware and middleware), IT processes and limited applications. You will also be responsible for the post sale delivery activities associated with these complex sales by planning the implementation of the IT Infrastructure, namely resources, capacity plan of the client and non client teams, project timeframe and technical commitments. Furthermore you could also act as technical project manager on large and complex projects.

We are looking for people who excel at what they do and thrive on working with the best. What's in it for you? The chance to work with great people, who are passionate about our business, opportunities to advance and of course the pay and benefits that comes with a world leading company in a dynamic environment.

Functie omschrijving:

- Responsible for the IT Architecture design, planning and implementation in one or several domains/practice areas (i.e. Storage, Microsoft or Server)

- Pre-sales responsibilities (30% of time): Acting as the main technical point of contact between the customers, account managers and GICS partners

- Technical lead as required for GICS projects during the pre-sales phase

- Maintaining and utilizing detailed industry knowledge, including expert working level knowledge of Microsoft, Server or Storage Solutions processes and technologies. Confirms design and assumptions with the customer and/or partners

- Collaboration with Engagement Managers and other Solution Consultants to ensure the integrity of proposed solutions including full responsibility for validating the complex solution design proposed

- Constructing risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to complex solutions proposals

- Monitoring the construction of detailed financial models that align with complex solutions proposals

- Post-sales/delivery (70%): Composing and validating of the Statement of Work and other documents, using departmental automation tools, methodology & all relevant expertise's as available, to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify the processes, technology etc involved in proposed solutions

- Acting as a "trusted expert advisor" in virtualization solutions, (VM-ware HyperV , Database, Datacenter, System management, IT Transformation, IT Infrastructure Library are important secondary requirements) to both internal and external customers, ranging from formal advice to internal and external customer presentations.

- Following all organizational Standard Operating Procedure relative to cost modeling, approvals and reviews, and all other associated workflows and deliverables

- As a member of a project team, the Solution Architect has to deliver the full architecture design including all technical components (HW, Middleware, Applications if needed, IT process) as well as planning all resources (the client, the client’s Services

- Providers, contractors or sub-contractors) to project timeframes with milestones

- On large and complex project, the Solution Architect could act as a deputy project manager or technical project manager under the responsibility of the project manager. On simple projects, the Solution Architect could be also the project manager

Functie eisen:

- IT Infrastructure Architecture Planning, Design & Implementation

- Project Methodology & Project Management

- Pre-sales consultative skills

- At least one of the following certifications: Microsoft Solutions Architecture Profile (MCSE) / Storage Solutions Architecture Profile (EMC Certified professional) / Server Solutions Architecture Profile (VMware Certified Professional)

- 5-10 years industry experience in services from international and leading IT/consulting companies

- Fluency in English and Dutch

Arbeidsvoorwaarden:

- Working with a strong brand at one of the world's largest IT suppliers

- Young dynamic fast moving environment and a great culture

- Challenging and progressive work environment

- An international work environment with good internal exciting career opportunities

- A team with a high level of energy and motivation to win

- An individual development - professionally and personally

- Social events and competitions