**Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The Senior Associate Solutions Architect is a developing subject matter expert, primarily responsible for consulting with clients in less complex environments to create strategies, transformational designs and the architectural vision for less complex solutions that address the clients’ needs. This role follows the assigned policies and procedures to assist with the implementation of the best design for information technology architectures and related solution architecture descriptions. **What you'll be doing** **Key Responsibilities:** + Responsible for solution design, business development, and transition of projects from presales to delivery and sales support. + Provide pre-sales technical support and expertise in analyzing client requirements, in conjunction with the client’s current network and system capabilities. + Evaluate each opportunity for alignment with NTT capabilities and business policy + Prepare the executive summary that outlines all of the information gathered from the client in regard to their needs, as understood + Document the proposed technology solution + Document the statement of work along with all labour requirements + Work with the relevant internal stakeholders to prepare the pricing format that will be supplied to the customer. + Perform the actual solution design and prepare a parts list outlining equipment to be provided. + Develop and manage a proof-of-concept as such may be required + Engage all technical resources required for an accurate solution design + Prepare a network diagram outlining the proposed solution + Document all deliverables and what constitutes a successful completion. + Review the final parts list as supplied and submit all information to the applicable bid team for final assembly + Verify the proposal’s accuracy and sign off on the final documents to be presented to the client + Assist during the final presentation to the client as appropriate **Qualifications and Certifications:** + Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study + Vendor product, sales and technology certifications CCNA, CCNP + Demonstrate good client engagement skills + Understanding of the vendor’s products business and technology positioning + Basic understanding of key vendor subscription models such as Cisco EA 3.0 + Understanding network protocols, topologies and security + Understanding of routing and switching, wireless networks and IP addressing + Understanding of internet of things, big data, network management, quality of service, virtualization, cloud computing and big data **Required Experience:** + Professional technical experience related to software development, systems design and deployment, or networking and infrastructure within a large scale (preferably multi-national) technology services environment + Moderate level experience in a professional technical role + Network management experience, including fault and performance management systems + Moderate level experience in project management methodologies **Workplace type** **:** On-site Working **About NTT DATA** NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.