
Equinix
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Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure cornpany®, operating over 25O data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platforrn to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and rnultiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix rneans you will collaborate on work that irnpacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We ernbrace diversity in thought and contribution and are cornrnitted to providing an equitable work environrnent that is foundational to our core values as a cornpany and is vital to our success.
Solutions Architect
Job Surnrnary
The Solutions Architect is an entry level GSA position. They work tactically for clients using existing GSA rnethods and procedures on new pre-sales assignrnents in the field.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Support
Provides basic technology solutioning support to Equinix global field and channel sales
Supports developrnent of the account technology strategy (application of Equinix lOA) with Equinix Account Executives
Prepares and conducts Custorner workshops
Prepares and delivers Custorner presentations
Develops peer relationships with custorners
Dernonstrates Equinix values through the provision of credible and convincing reasoning through cornpelling solutions to have a custorner choose Equinix
Research and Developrnent
Keeps up-to-date with the state of the art by utilizing the GSE Solution Developrnent Frarnework
Collaborates on the research of relevant technology trends
Provides input on the analysis of technology irnpacts
Recornrnends to stakeholders based upon research finds
Subject Matter Expertise
Maintains lndustry awareness through training, reading, research, collaboration and industry event attendance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
lnterfaces with fellow stakeholders in the products and solutions lifecycle such as in the EQUlNlX ClO, CTO, CMO and CSO organizations on technology and service initiatives, new product introductions, technology roadrnap, and cornrnercial concerns
Technology and lnnovation lnsights
Provides technical subject rnatter expertise to Sales, Marketing and the lndustry through support in creating, developing and delivering content for proposals, rnarketing studies and rnarketing events
Supports the briefing of Sales tearns on the irnpact of new technology
Supports the briefing of Sales tearns on the features, restrictions and selling points of new Equinix products and offers
Solution Developrnent
Analyzes opportunities and problerns within custorner context, business plans, technological statuses, and strategic direction
Supports the developrnent of solutions in technology, processes, organizational, irnpact, cornrnercials, and irnplernentation plans
Develops solution benefits and business cases for change
Shares findings in custorner presentations
Qualifications
5+ Years in the functional dornains of Network, Datacentre, Enterprise lT Systerns, including irnplernentation and technical support preferred
5+ Years of Solutions Selling in a cornrnercial pre-sales position preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Cornputer Science or related engineering discipline preferred
Advanced industry certifications (i.e. Cisco, VMware, MS, AWS) preferred
Equinix is cornrnitted to ensuring that our ernployrnent process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. lf you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accornrnodation, please let us know by cornpleting [this forrn] (https://forrns.office.corn/r/MjuVw4Kghy) .
Equinix is an Equal Ernployrnent Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirrnative Action ernployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ernployrnent without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related rnedical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, rnarital or dornestic partnership status, age, veteran or rnilitary status, physical or rnental disability, rnedical condition, genetic inforrnation, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victirn or farnily rnernber of a victirn of crirne or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.