Systems Architect Storage & DPS

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To provide pre-sales technical support to System business primarily on storage and data protection solutions.
• Other system solutions may be developed in accordance to company business direction.
• To study, analyze, integrate and architect system infrastructure solutions according to customers business, technical and operational requirements.
• Assists in bidding activities including solution architecting, preparation of BOM, liaising with partner/principal on technical aspects, solution verification, proposal write-ups, customer presentations, clarifications, proof of concepts and other related activities
• Liaise with principal and being technical champion for assigned solutions / products / technology
• Liaise with internal or 3rd party deployment team to ensure the successful deployment of projects
• Interface with customers to provide consultancy services

Key Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Listening
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication

Functional Competencies:

• Solutioning Architecting
• Solution Verification
• Presenting
• Proposal writing
• Preparation of BOM
• Proof-of-Concepts

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years working experience in System Infrastructure environment on storage and data protection, preferably in pre-sales support.
  
• Principal certification from Veritas, DELLEMC, NetApp, HPE, Veeam is an added advantage.
  
• Fair knowledge in common IT landscape for enterprise customer environment
  
• Must possess a strong desire to pursue and develop future career in pre-sales area, to focus on design, architecting and sales support.
• Strong specialization knowledge in either Veritas, DELLEMC, NetApp, HPE, Veeam solution is a strong advantage.
• Sound understanding in Public/Private Cloud architecture with good knowledge in end to-end solution integration.
• Good command of both spoken and written English
• Good documentation and proposal writing skills
• Good inter-personal and communications skill with all levels
  
• Self-motivated, self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good team player
• Willing to work under tight schedules to meet stringent project timelines