Solutions Architect - All Covered
Rolling Meadows, IL

Job Description

Job Req ID: 2271

Job Title: Solutions Architect - All Covered

All Covered, IT Services Division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions (KMBS), is the leading national IT services company serving SMB to enterprise markets. Offering a wide variety of career opportunities, All Covered is an excellent choice for motivated IT professionals interested in a stimulating and progressive work environment.

With over 1,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada, All Covered has a highly skilled team of professionals focusing on superior quality service delivery to our customers. We offer hands-on technical training on the most relevant technologies in the industry and career path advancement in all levels of the company.

Please join us in our exciting growth and pursue a rewarding career with All Covered!

Position Objective

Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect!

The objective of the Solutions Architect (SA) is to develop technology solutions and strategies for clients and ensure the growth of the project revenue stream by facilitating the sale of opportunities, ensuring project services through accurate proposal development and pre-sales design.

Additionally, the SA provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) deployment training. The SA will help grow and expand the breadth and depth of solutions delivered to clients while working with the sales and engineering teams for deployment.

Essential Job Functions

* Provide sales support (business technology strategy and solutions) for both ACC and project opportunities
* Design and implement successful, high value technology solutions
* Participate in assessments and Technology Business Plans
* Function as technical SME and resource for escalation of technical issues
* Possess strong consulting skills including an ability to provide strategic recommendations that provide business value to clients

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

* Able to explain and guide clients through technical issues
* Ability to develop professional services proposals
* Demonstrated experience implementing IT projects
* Significant design experience around network design including LAN/WAN, messaging technologies, database technologies, security solutions, etc.
* Advanced knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity and risk management solutions
* Successful experience designing and installing networks in multiple environments for multiple clients
* Project management skills and experience preferred
* Proven dedication to enabling quality through continuous improvement
* Exhibits strong coaching skills and potential leadership skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Successful at working in a team culture
* Possess valid and clear drivers' license.

Experience, Educational Reqts and Certifications

* BA or BS degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
* 8+ years multiple operating systems network engineering/administration experience
* VSTP (VMWare), MSITP (Microsoft), CCNA (Cisco) and/or equivalent engineering and technical sales certifications preferred

Konica Minolta Offers:

* Competitive salary (base salary + commissions).
* Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
* 401(k) plan with matching company contribution
* Generous holiday and paid time off schedules
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Ongoing professional development training

Konica Minolta is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.