Proposal Solution Architect at By Light Professional IT Services
McLean, VA 22106
About the Job
Company OverviewThe Proposal Solution Architect will serve as the technical lead and SME with responsibilities including services, solution architecture and design engineering functions as well as lead RFP (Request For Proposal) technical responses
Candidate will serve as a Solution Architect to be responsible for shaping the client’s vision/strategy and the development of highly advanced leading-edge technology solutions and concepts and the necessary services to deliver for our customers spanning networking, mobility, SDN, cloud, cybersecurity and software applications and platforms for automation, analytics and AI.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for leading technical responses abnd develoto customer RFP’s (Requests for Proposals) and developing innovative soilutions while collaborating across business units.Responsible for the end-to-end telecommunications and information technology architecture of total enterprise-wide system solutions and services to include: elements of customer requirements gathering, translation of business needs into technical system solutions, architectural design, testing, implementation, documentation and supportability.Develops customer technology solutions using best engineering practices utilizing various industry products and technologies.Coordinates or leads the transition or transformation from existing, to new network and telecommunications design solutions.Provides technical direction and engineering expertise for network and telecommunications systems infrastructure activities, including planning, designing, and implementing communications and network infrastructure requirementsDevelop work breakdown structure and level of effort for opportunity captureRequired Experience/QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other technical field desired w/ a minimum 5-10 years of work experience as a technical lead or in a role related to solutions / enterprise architect capacity; mobility and wireline networks, large scale enterprise systems integration, IT Strategy and Management, IT Transformations, and Cloud Architecture.5 years supporting Enterprise customers or Carrier Companies serving Enterprise companiesCandidate must have a strong understanding of the telecom, IT infrastructure business.Extensive technical knowledge and working experience in Data transport services, technologies – IP, MPLS, Ethernet, OTN, DWDM and SDWANWorking knowledge of new and emerging technologies such as autonomous networking, SDN, NFV, Cloud, DevOps, SecDevOps and Managed Security Services.Proficient in Microsoft Office products (ex
Excel and word) and Salesforce.comStrong interpersonal skills, Strong communicator, Strong presentation skills, knowledge of 'Solutions Selling' basicsFlexibility and ability to work in a dynamic and ambiguous condition.High Proficiency in Technical Writing including proposal writingExcellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skillsSpecial Requirements/Security ClearanceActive SECRET Security or higher ClearanceJob SummaryID: 2024-9195# of Openings: 1Category: Functional SupportClearance: Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II
Candidate will serve as a Solution Architect to be responsible for shaping the client’s vision/strategy and the development of highly advanced leading-edge technology solutions and concepts and the necessary services to deliver for our customers spanning networking, mobility, SDN, cloud, cybersecurity and software applications and platforms for automation, analytics and AI.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for leading technical responses abnd develoto customer RFP’s (Requests for Proposals) and developing innovative soilutions while collaborating across business units.Responsible for the end-to-end telecommunications and information technology architecture of total enterprise-wide system solutions and services to include: elements of customer requirements gathering, translation of business needs into technical system solutions, architectural design, testing, implementation, documentation and supportability.Develops customer technology solutions using best engineering practices utilizing various industry products and technologies.Coordinates or leads the transition or transformation from existing, to new network and telecommunications design solutions.Provides technical direction and engineering expertise for network and telecommunications systems infrastructure activities, including planning, designing, and implementing communications and network infrastructure requirementsDevelop work breakdown structure and level of effort for opportunity captureRequired Experience/QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other technical field desired w/ a minimum 5-10 years of work experience as a technical lead or in a role related to solutions / enterprise architect capacity; mobility and wireline networks, large scale enterprise systems integration, IT Strategy and Management, IT Transformations, and Cloud Architecture.5 years supporting Enterprise customers or Carrier Companies serving Enterprise companiesCandidate must have a strong understanding of the telecom, IT infrastructure business.Extensive technical knowledge and working experience in Data transport services, technologies – IP, MPLS, Ethernet, OTN, DWDM and SDWANWorking knowledge of new and emerging technologies such as autonomous networking, SDN, NFV, Cloud, DevOps, SecDevOps and Managed Security Services.Proficient in Microsoft Office products (ex
Excel and word) and Salesforce.comStrong interpersonal skills, Strong communicator, Strong presentation skills, knowledge of 'Solutions Selling' basicsFlexibility and ability to work in a dynamic and ambiguous condition.High Proficiency in Technical Writing including proposal writingExcellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skillsSpecial Requirements/Security ClearanceActive SECRET Security or higher ClearanceJob SummaryID: 2024-9195# of Openings: 1Category: Functional SupportClearance: Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II
