Solutions Architect: Networking

PURPOSE:

FORMAL EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:

TECHNICAL / LEGAL CERTIFICATION

RESPONSIBILITIES: and KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Perspective

• Costing

After crafting the solution, compile work breakdown structure (WBS) and bill of materials, estimating the effort and request quotes (list costs) for the components

Customer Perspective

• Need analysis and solution crafting

Engage with the customer around problems, completing analysis of systems, doing a site visit, completevisibility study, requirement formulation and design solutions, etc.

Responsible for the installation, configuration and customization of the assigned solution products for customer demonstrations and proof of concept.

Assist with the technical specifications for hardware requirements, as and when requested.

•  Requirement management

Work with sponsors, customers and users to identify functional and non-functional requirements.

• Stakeholder management
•             Establish and maintain interfaces with stakeholders. Interface with customers, internal and external           service providers and OEMs. Mediate opposing architectural viewpoints and negotiate an equitable               solution to ensure a successful outcome.

Internal Perspective

• Process compliance and improvement

Study and adherence to the mapped processes published for allocated area and create or improve allocated processes.

• Technology foresight and scenario planning

Create and maintain technology strategies, business cases and investment plans

Articulate and translate strategic requirements into potential value propositions, technology strategies, business cases and investment plans

Facilitate the incubation, the development of technical reference models and the transition thereof into service assets

• Develop and validate useful models

Develop well formulated models, guiding what should be done within or outside the organisation.  De