Senior Technical Consultant

Introduction

Key skills required for this role include experience with Windows Server, Exchange Server, Citrix Server, VMware, Cisco Networking and IP Telephony. You will develop technical solutions, work with budgets and produce proposals for key clients.

Important

Windows Server, Exchange Server, Citrix Server, VMware, Cisco Networking and IP Telephony

The Job

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work with one of the leading technical companies in the South. A rapidly expanding Microsoft Gold partner also partnered with Cisco, VMware, Symantec and Citrix, they are an accredited Gold 'Investor in People' and if you are looking for a organisation that offers an excellent working environment and some real scope for progression this could be the role for you.

The role is to support Consultants and Key Account Managers by developing technical solutions, delivering technical scoping advice, working with budgets and producing proposals for key clients. You will work within the Business Solutions Team providing a wide range of services to new and existing clients, working closely with the Key Account Management team on both long term strategy and projects.

The wide ranging role combines technical and commercial skills covering all aspects of ICT including infrastructure, business intelligence, telephony and communications. There is flexibility within the team for specialisation and innovation.

This role requires a strong technical IT background, preferably from a senior engineering background (such as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Technical Pre-Sales Engineer). A full UK driving licence is also essential for this role.

Excellent practical IT skills and experience in Windows Server, Exchange Server, Citrix Server and Telephony, VMware and Cisco are desirable, along with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Undertake audits or strategic reviews of new clients to determine their current position and recommendations for the future (Infrastructure Optimisation Model).
• Formulation of strategic solutions at a technical level, aiding in the preparation of quotes and proposals, and working with the Consultant and Key Account teams managing the ongoing ICT requirements for our customers.
• Presentation of solutions to clients at a decision maker level.
• Tender responses.
• Liason between the project management team, technical engineering team and the customer to ensure projects work smoothly and run on time and budget.
• Development of service and product portfolio.

This is a key and varied role within the company and since you will be a point of contact with customers it is essential that a high level of professionalism is promoted. Working as part of a team, but able to work on your own initiative, it is vitally important that communications and professional skills are at a high level.

In return you can expect an exciting working environment, working with a wide variety of the latest technologies. You will have a rewarding career in an enjoyable, professional atmosphere. A culture of continuous learning and development is fostered and training in new technologies will be provided. We have excellent working conditions, stakeholder pension scheme and company healthcare. Salary is dependent upon your experience.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK