Job title Solutions Architect – Higher Education
Location - Hybrid
Job type: Permanent
Our Technology Teams at Telent are committed and enterprising. You have to be when you are bringing the digital revolution to homes, infrastructure, and businesses across the country. Be prepared to jump right in when you join - to innovate and develop networks and systems for millions. The work is complex, but the reward is great - our work makes an impact! Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.
This is a requirement for a Network Solutions Architect with considerable experience of Campus style networks, LAN/WAN and across various providers such as CISCO, Juniper, HPE etc. We are open to candidates from any of those backgrounds as long as you are comfortable producing POC documentation and presenting that to internal and external stakeholders. You will be eligible for BPSS clearance but those who qualify for SC/NPPV3 would be a real bonus but by no means essential for this role.
What you’ll do:
In creating winning technical solutions to the needs of potential new customers, you will:
- Lead technical strategy discussions with senior customer personnel.
- Lead and produce technical options papers as part of agreeing strategy
- Lead consultancy advice to customers
- Create and cost solutions in response to customer requirements (e.g. RFP)
- Describe the solution details and compliances within the required RFP format
- Present the solution to customers
- Lead and develop generic solutions to industry needs and requirements
- Develop technical specifications, network architecture documentation and other relevant documentation
Who you are:
What we want to see from applicants for this role are elements of the following;
- A track record of successful delivery of relevant technology, products and projects
- Technical knowledge products/solutions in appropriate discipline for relevant business sectors
- Proven experience of managing complexity and change
- Excellent financial and commercial awareness
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels in the business
- Excellent client facing skills
- Strong and proven ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Multi-tasking and time management
- Working Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
- Vehicle: BEN2
- Employee only medical
- 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
- Company pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies
- Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
- Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme
About Telent
Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.
Brilliance brought together.
We are guided by our values and behaviours:
- Be Inclusive
- Take Responsibility
- Collaborate
- Be Customer-focussed