Security Solutions Architect Job at Vodafone (Dublin 2)

Job Description

As a Solutions Architect you will be a key member of Vodafone Business Unit (VBU) Irelands Solutions Sales team to determine the most appropriate Vodafone technology solution that meets the needs of our customer . You will respond to requests for new technology or technology-derived solutions from the customer using standard Vodafone products and designs. You will work closely with other members of the VBU team, including those in Solution Sales and the wider Business and Vodafone teams. This will cover a range of disciplines i.e. Sales Team, Commercial Operations, Product, Programmes & Projects, Field Engineering and Service to ensure that the technology solution designed is fit for purpose and can be readily deployed and operated in a profitable manner. Your key deliverables will be high-quality, commercially viable technology solutions that have been approved by the customer and all internal stakeholders. The Solutions Architect is responsible for creating the relevant documentation to established standards. This will detail the proposed solution that will be contracted with the customer with full equipment and delivery costs included

Job Responsibility

Gathering requirements, designing and documenting the overall network security architecture, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), encryption protocols and other security technologies
Design and develop security solutions that protect an organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, applications, and data
Develop secure HA solutions, incident response plans and procedures for customers to address security incidents promptly and minimize their impact on the network infrastructure
Identify gaps in the current project security design, cybersecurity reference architecture, and architecture design patterns and recommends security enhancements
Provide project consulting, evaluating proposed solutions including vendor products & services for information security architecture, risks and recommending alternative solutions or compensating controls
Provide technical support during commercial discussions with Vodafone customers
Provide costs (BOM\PS effort\Support) for Finance approval
Provide the technical component of bid material/Tender responses for Account Manager/Sales
Support the Account Manager during the bid discussions\presentations with the customer
Translate customer requirements into Vodafone language, product-set, SLAs, Professional Services efforts and producing design documentation according to Enterprise standards
Liaise with Product Management and other internal and external subject matter experts where additional product knowledge is required
Articulate the technical solution to service and project management colleagues and ensuring that the solution design provides for a straight-forward deployment and meets business operational requirements
Generate High Level Design (HLD) Documentation for customer sign off
Ensure that all designs include an appropriate Enterprise network or solution management component to support service design, monitoring, reporting and capacity planning
Establish a technical/engineering relationship with the client at peer level
Identify new business opportunities and co-developing them into viable business propositions with colleagues
Understand, manage and respond to customer’s evolving/developing requirements and expectations around technology solutions

Requirements

3rd Level Technology Qualification or Degree in Electrical\Electronic Engineering or Computer science
Industry certification level to Associate level
Ability to build strong internal / external relationships with key stakeholders
Focused on delivering the highest customer service standards to ensure a differentiated customer experience
Solution design with 5 + years experience, preferably in a large complex sales environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Strong communication/influencing skills
Operates effectively with virtual teams & dependencies on the performance of other business areas
Ability to demonstrate Problem Solving, Analytical thinking and Decision making

Nice to have

Industry Certification to professional level
Project Management skills with Prince II or ITSM Service Design ITIL qualification
Business acumen and excellent problem solving ability, Looks for ways to overcome blocks and implement solutions

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
Generous Employer Pension contribution
Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills
Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products
23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

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