To strengthen the Citrix DACH Enterprise Team, we are looking for a German-speaking Solution Architect based in the DACH region.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
* Help execute the ATS technical strategy, designing plans for Citrix solutions that retain existing value and create new value
* Establish mid-term operational plans for customer technology roadmaps, providing measurable input into new architectural standards and processes that impact the achievement of overall function results
* Create solutions to address a range of potentially undefined and unusual client problems, which may require detailed information gathering and analysis. The challenges being solved often require drawing from prior experience and the collective knowledge of the team. Identifies potential enhancements to existing team processes
* Influence client stakeholders and internal leadership on matters of strategic importance. Work to gain acceptance of new architectural concepts, practices, and approaches by clearly articulating the business case being addressed and the underlying technical solution
* Serve as a subject matter expert in Citrix and associated technologies, including DaaS/VDI, Secure Access, Networking, and Enterprise Security, to guide clients and internal teams
* Provides input into internal project initiatives of strategic importance. Ensures knowledge gained is shared within others in the team and beyond help to scale lessons learned and leading practices.
Broad understanding of the following:
* DaaS / VDI
* Applications
* Enterprise Browser
* Enterprise Mobility Management
* Networking
* Enterprise Security
* Data Management
* Data Analytics
Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
* Understanding CSG's competitive domain and technologies
* Passion for technology and innovation, and a proven "forward thinker"
* Strong understanding of business processes and their implementation into enterprise applications
* Analytical and negotiation skills
* Extensive experience in concept development
* Ability to quickly grasp and distinctly explain technological and business concepts
* Ability to work independently with limited oversight
* Prioritizes and manages many diverse tasks, objectives, and risks
* Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
* Extensive experience in project management
* Fluent in written and spoken English and German
Requirements (Education, Certification, Training, And Experience)
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
* 5+ years of technical customer service experience in high-tech, indirect sales, and/or consulting with a record of success in driving customer adoption of technology
* Ability to travel
* Fluent in German and English
The following certifications are beneficial but not required:
* Citrix Certified Expert Virtualization (CCE-V), Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service on Citrix Cloud Certified (CC-VAD-CC), Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Microsoft Azure Certified (CC-VAD-MA) or Virtual Apps and Desktops Service Integration with Amazon Web Services Certified (CC-VAD-AWS)
* Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, or Azure Solutions Architect
* AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
* Google Associate Cloud Engineer
* Updated Security Certifications
About Us:
Cloud Software Group is one of the world's largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.
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