Hybrid Solution Manager, Data Center

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About the role

  • Act as a go-to expert for Data Center Networking, Cloud DC architecture, automation, and security across Cloud Providers and Enterprises
  • Lead technical discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and competitive analysis to craft tailored solution blueprints
  • Architect and promote Nokia offerings like SR Linux, Event Driven Automation, and NSP for secure, automated DC and WAN environments
  • Drive pre-sales activities including proposals, solution presentations, PoCs, RFP responses, and BoM creation
  • Work closely with Sales, Product Line Managers, Engineering, and Services teams to ensure customer success
  • Educate partners and internal teams on Nokia’s product strengths and unique value propositions
  • Represent Nokia at public forums, strategic briefings, and industry events to showcase technical leadership
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge in IP Clos (EVPN/VXLAN), SDN, automation (Ansible, Python, GitOps), cloud-native infrastructure (K8s, OpenStack), WAN/LAN/SD-WAN, and DC/cloud security

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics/Computer Science or related field); advanced certifications preferred (e.g., Nokia NRS I/II, SRA, CCIE, JNCIE, etc.)
  • 8+ years of experience in pre-sales, systems engineering, or consulting roles in enterprise or service provider environments
  • Proven track record of designing and delivering data center and enterprise network transformation projects
  • Working knowledge of virtualization platforms and cloud infrastructure (e.g., VMware, OpenShift, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proficient in SDN, NFV, EVPN-VXLAN, AI Networking, network fabric design, and software-defined WAN
  • Understanding of networking technologies and platforms like Linux, OpenStack, OpenShift or similar
  • Experience with automation tools and languages (Ansible, Python, GitOps)
  • Knowledge of WAN/LAN/SD-WAN and data center/cloud security
  • Strong customer communication and presentation skills with ability to influence C-level stakeholders
  • Self-starter with passion for emerging technologies, innovation, and continuous learning

Benefits

  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Well-being programs to support you mentally and physically
  • Opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups
  • Mentoring programs
  • Highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture
  • Equal opportunity employer and commitment to inclusion
  • Hybrid working arrangement

Job title

Solution Manager, Data Center

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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