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Partner Solutions Architect - Chicago

Alkira · Remote (US) · Remote

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About Alkira

Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia and GV.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

  • 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...

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