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As a Software Solutions Architect at NTT DATA, you will be a key expert contributing to the creation and management of complex infrastructure software solutions. You'll dive into architecting client infrastructure, providing specialist multi-technology advice, and ensuring our clients' IT infrastructure software is optimized and compliant with licensing regulations. Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, you'll design and communicate high-level structures that support the development of integrated solutions meeting current and future business needs.
Your role includes analysing client business requirements and ensuring the deployment and operation of infrastructure software. You'll create detailed designs that provide holistic views yet contain the essential specifics of the components and their interconnections. You will be a vital contributor to the improvement of our internal methodologies, processes, and tools.
Your journey will involve researching emerging infrastructure technologies, focusing on software-defined infrastructure features and best practices. You'll also support licensing aspects of service transition, including providing advice and quality reviews of renewal request proposals, and maintaining compliance with Software Asset Management and Software Licensing policies and standards.
Additionally, you'll play a significant part in managing and administering contracts for software and hardware services and features, executing commercial license proposals, and performing cost-benefit analyses. Your effective communication and strategic thinking will help in maintaining solid relationships and guiding stakeholders on license management methods, processes, and best practices.
You will also provide specialist advice on all aspects of infrastructure software and hardware features and related technology components. By supporting projects, facilitating license renewals, and proposing innovative improvements, your efforts will drive the design of competitive service offers and ensure our clients' satisfaction and success.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- A deep understanding of Cisco Smart accounts and Smart licensing, with the ability to share and communicate ideas clearly.
- In-depth knowledge of a broad range of hardware, software, and configuration operating models.
- Proficiency in different licensing models, including Perpetual, right to Use, End-User, Subscription, and Enterprise Agreements.
- A strong understanding of relevant supply chain management methodologies and toolsets.
- Competence in multi-technology infrastructure software, technology features, and infrastructure solution design best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in digital infrastructure, key vendors' software features, technology capabilities, and licensing models of vendors like Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, and Palo Alto.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to focus and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- The ability to think strategically and tactically, offering comprehensive solutions that align with our service offerings.
- A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
Workplace type:
Hybrid WorkingAbout NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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Skills Required
- Deep understanding of Cisco Smart Accounts and Smart Licensing
- In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, and configuration operating models
- Proficiency with licensing models (Perpetual, Right to Use, End-User, Subscription, Enterprise Agreements)
- Strong understanding of supply chain management methodologies and toolsets
- Competence in multi-technology infrastructure software and infrastructure solution design best practices
- Experience with digital infrastructure, vendor software features, technology capabilities, and vendor licensing models (Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Palo Alto)
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strategic and tactical thinking to align solutions with service offerings
- Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field
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NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We're committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity
