Partner Solutions Architect

Role Description

Join the networking revolution! Alkira, a Lumen company, is reinventing networking for the AI era. We are searching for an experienced, creative, out-of-the-box thinker to join our rapidly growing channel team as a Partner Solutions Architect. In this critical role, you will work closely with channel account managers, engaging our key strategic partners in the US and around the world.

Location: Candidates located in Central US state will be highly considered

Key Responsibilities:

• Training and Enablement: Conduct training and technical enablement activities for partners to build their knowledge of the joint Alkira and Lumen solution and positioning.
• Solution Development: Work jointly with partners to build customer solutions for their networking and security needs.
• Content Creation: Develop necessary content in the form of slides, videos, and PDFs for partner consumption.
• Events and Webinars: Participate in partner and industry events to evangelize the joint Alkira and Lumen solution.
• Competitive Intelligence: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest industry innovations and arm partners with competitive differentiation.
• Collaborative Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, including product management, engineering, sales, and marketing, to ensure partners receive the necessary support and resources.
• Self Learning and Improvement: Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest Alkira innovations by doing hands-on labs, reviewing documentation, taking training, and so on.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a solutions architect, solutions engineer, or similar technical role, with a focus on partner or customer-facing engagements.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of networking and security technologies is REQUIRED! Cloud skills in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP are preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide innovative solutions.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 USD plus benefits.
• Your actual base salary and level will be determined on a case by case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education and location.