Solutions Architect - Network

Ultima Business Solutions ,
Reading, Berkshire

Overview

Job Description

To deliver architectural, advisory and high-end consultancy services for customers across the Ultima services portfolio, to include the strategic solutions and vendor technological stack. The role requires assistance with developing and winning new customers digital transformation and IT infrastructure projects and the continued improvement and development of the services portfolio. To provide both pre-sales support and post-sales design and implementation in a way that clearly differentiates the company from other solution providers. The role requires a broad technical knowledge of related IT solutions to enable the definition and delivery of solutions to our Customers IT needs, creating close alliances with the customer, the Sales Account Managers and Directors and the wider services team. + Customer facing technical presales and development of specific solutions for complex requirements + Assist with the creation of formal bid responses and with the delivery of bid presentations + Peer review of related proposals as applicable + Assist with the definition and delivery of Advisory Services for transformation / migration projects + Technical input / direction for complex transformation / migration projects + To work with other services teams to develop specific solutions to customers requirements + Assist with Ultima internal IT and Business transformation projects as required + To have a strong understanding of Ultima's core products and service offerings and pro-actively keep this knowledge up to date. + To participate in Ultima events and seminars as required. + To keep up to date with vendor technology and market innovation related to the practice + Ensure that all assigned activities are approached and handled in a consistent logical way and, where possible, in line with the appropriate defined Project Office or Company (ISO) quality standards. + Excellent communication skills, making an impact on others, establishing credibility with them and making a favourable and professional impression. Is able to adapt style to win confidence of others. Clarity and confidence in written and verbal communication. + Self-motivated and seen as determined and committed. Takes real pride in own achievements and welcomes the challenge of more difficult work. Puts in extra time and effort needed to complete tasks by deadlines. + Responsibility and Ownership - Willingness to show initiative and a readiness to own decisions and their outcomes. Ability to make decision judgements on a balanced review of evidence, risk and opinions. + Planning and Organisation - High level of self-organisation, motivation and management independence. Adopts an organised and systematic approach to work. + Time Management - flexibility and ability to manage multiple opportunities at the same time, whilst maintaining a clear focus on each of their immediate, individual requirements. + Flexible - An adaptable nature with the ability to react to meet the ongoing demands of the business + Analysis and Problem-Solving - Quickly homes in on key issues, applies logic and common sense in solving problems and able to critically evaluate different ideas. Owns problems through to resolution + Team Working - Cooperates effectively with others in the Team, mentoring and working with them in a constructive manner. Shows a willingness to fit in with others to achieve common goals and takes a positive approach within a team environment, sharing ideas and working together to improve customer service + Commercial Awareness - Demonstrating an awareness of the business and the factors that affect it, recognising new commercial opportunities as they arise + Attention to detail and focus on quality. + Self-Control - Maintaining calm under pressure, remaining patient and logical despite provocation, not allowing oneself to be deflected. External Company Name: Ultima Business Solutions External Company URL: www.ultimabusiness.com Address Line 1: Gainsborough House