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.
Location: Candidates located in New York region 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
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges: $129,891 - $216,482 NY
Life at Alkira, a Lumen Connect Solution
Life at Alkira is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI-focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.
To learn more about Life at Alkira, a Lumen Connect Solution
and how we live into the Lumen 8, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen
Disclaimer
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