We are a
leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa,
in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.
We deliver
business value to customers through a combination of process excellence,
quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.
Due to our
rapid expansion, we are seeking a results oriented, highly motivated and
enthusiastic individual to fill the following vacant positions;
Systems Engineer
Ref: SST/SE/08/2013
Reporting
to the Practice Lead, the incumbent will determine the technical solutions
architecture according to the company’s sales strategy.
The Systems
Engineer will work as a technical lead with SST sales teams and business
partners.
The
position will provide the following services: IT infrastructure consulting,
proposal preparation support, technical presentations to customers, and the
analysis and design of SST’s complex products and solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Engage with customers to understand technical scope of requirements;
- Ensure proper vetting of vendors for IT infrastructure solutions;
- Ensure quality development of technical proposals as per client requirements;
- Support in delivery of technical projects;
- Research and develop relevant innovative technical solutions;
- Determine and implement the technical strategy for IT infrastructure;
- Undertake appropriate certifications for the role and company relevant to the roadmap for IT infrastructure; and
- Support the sales team to deliver on revenue objectives.
- Lead sales strategy discussions with sales teams and business partners.
- Participate and lead sales teams or business partners to obtain customer contractual acceptance of final services/products proposed. Ensures final documentation (engineering diagrams, site surveys, statement of works) are completed to assist all future projects.
- Ensures sold services are completed and operating as designed. See a solution/opportunity from creation to closure.
Skills & Competencies
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, IT and Computer Science;
- 5+ years of presales engineering or systems engineering experience in a systems integrator/reseller company; and
- Certification in VMware, Cisco; Symantec, Oracle and EMC Certifications will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of internetworking designs and their applications, to include complex routing techniques on LAN/WAN networks, IP Telephony/Unified Communications, Security and network diversity applications.
- Knowledge of Cloud computing and IT managed services.
- Vast experience in Data center server infrastructure, virtualization and automation software.
- Knowledge of Cisco/Oracle/VMware pre-sales configuration tools will be an added advantage
- Understand customer decision making and business processes to include, assisting sales team in developing strategies to influence decision makers.
For the
above position, you require to have strong planning and organizing skills with
excellent verbal and written communication.
You must
also demonstrate the ability to lead teams, projects and make effective
decisions.
You must
also demonstrate the ability to work in a highly driven environment, be results
oriented and an innovative thinker.
Should you
fully meet the requirements for the job, please submit your application with a
detailed CV to our Careers page on our website www.sevenseastech.com on or before 19th
September 2013
