Architect & Sr. Pre-Sales Engineer (Servers)

Cyprus | Full-time | Hybrid

Our hiring partner, is a leading multinational distributor of ICT products, focusing on markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
We are currently looking for an experienced Architect & Sr. Pre-Sales Engineer (Servers) to join their dynamic team.
The purpose of this role is to create a centralized Sr. Technical Pre-Sales support engineer of central teams and local VAD teams in architecting servers, storages, SDS, AI Cluster and networking solutions designs across Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, CAC and CIS countries. Successful candidate will work closely with central BDMs, local VAD teams and key vendors & key customers to provide technical solutions & pre-sales support and expertise on different products from the company’s Enterprise portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Identify customer needs, qualify opportunities, provide technical consultancy, deliver on-site and web-based presentations for the company’s staff and key customers;
• Prepare solution designs, RFP responses, competitive comparisons and technical documentation for various needs;
• Leading role in building complex technical solutions which can include different servers, data storage systems based on SDS and network equipment topologies, virtualization, containers and cloud solutions, as well as backup, and monitoring systems.
• Leading the team of PSE & Support Engineers that will be responsible for supporting the installation base of Server Systems, SDS solutions, AI cluster sold in different counties (case handling, hands-on trainings, certification, compliance with vendor validation requirements).
• Quickly resolving complex service situations, be able to involve all necessary ASBIS and vendors departments to quickly resolve raised cases.
• Regularly present the company’s Server-storage solutions (SuperMicro, Nvidia, different SDS vendors, AI HW clusters as a priority) for partners and the end-customers.
• Build, demonstrate and troubleshoot Proof of Concept systems in complex solutions.
• Educate company’s PSE & PLSM staff and key customers in terms of new product specifics and solutions provided by the vendors.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of work experience with system integrator, either distributor or vendor.
• Deep understanding of modern IT technologies and trends (servers, storage, virtualization,container, backup, cloud, HPC, SDS, HCI, AI designs, Linux operating systems, databases, networking or security);
• Deep knowledge of a product line and hands-on experience with servers and storage systems of at least one of the A-brands & HW leading manufacturers (e.g., Dell EMC, HPE, Nvidia, SuperMicro, Lenovo, IBM, Hitachi Vantara, NetApp, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.).
• Some knowledge of leading virtualization technologies (VMware, Microsoft, Citrix), and containerized approaches with according to vendors’ certifications are a strong plus.
• Strong experience with Linux / Unix server operating systems, or Windows is a strong plus.
• Good technical presentation skills, oral and written communication skills;
• Willingness to work in a team, and to Lead Tech. Team with ability to solve complex tasks independently as well.
• Experience working in international / installation / cluster deployment environment is a strong plus.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and love to learn quickly with new approaches & designs coming into IT market.
• Fluent English, as well as Ukrainian / Russian language is a plus too.
• Ability to multitask and work under project deadlines & limits to meet sometimes tight schedules.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience with any enterprise backup software (Commvault, Veeam, EMC Networker, Veritas NetBackup, IBM TSM, HPE Data Protector, etc.), databases (Oracle, MySQL, etc.), monitoring systems, software-defined infrastructure, network-management, Linux-OS environment.
• Professional skills in networking, strong understanding of network architecture principles (CCNA level or equal);
• Technical certifications from leading IT Enterprise manufacturers are welcomed;

Conditions:

• Opportunity to work for a financially strong, fast-growing multinational company
• Constant interaction with global teams of professionals 
• International career opportunities
• Attractive remuneration package
• Life events gifts, corporate presents, awards, years of service bonuses
• Special prices for Company products