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Solution Architect
At Glide, we're dedicated to providing leading, lightning-fast, and reliable connectivity solutions for students, residential developers and businesses, supported by exceptional customer service.
Glide is already the largest provider of managed internet services in the student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors, and we have a growing presence in the business and school marketplace. We are the UK and Ireland’s number one provider of student Wi-Fi, and we were recently ranked as the 4th best company in Data Infrastructure.
But to achieve our mission, we need your help. We're actively recruiting for Solution Architect to support our sales opportunities by acting as the technical authority, designing innovative and commercially effective connectivity solutions for our customers. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity!
Your passion for network design and technical consultation and “can-do” attitude will be your most important attribute, but the following experience will also help:
Experience designing WAN, LAN and wireless network solutions across complex environments.
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Strong background in pre-sales, bids and tenders with the ability to support solution sales.
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Ability to produce high-level designs (HLD) and translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
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Experience building proposals and Bills of Materials (BoMs) and understanding commercial considerations.
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Confident stakeholder management skills, including working with customers, sales teams and internal functions.
Location: Remote
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £53,000
Key Benefits: Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday, Discounted dental and gym schemes, Voucher scheme, Cycle to Work, Life assurance, Quarterly values awards, Holiday buy-back scheme.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position and can only consider candidates with an unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK
Your role as a Solution Architect
Glide’s technology solutions and unwavering focus on customer experience transform the way people live and work, and you will be a critical part of that.
A typical day might include:
Supporting the sales team by providing technical expertise on bids, tenders and customer opportunities.
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Designing high-level network solutions including WAN, LAN, security and wireless infrastructure
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Collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and develop tailored solutions
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Producing technical proposals, designs and documentation, including BoMs and schematics
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Supporting site surveys, product development initiatives and continuous innovation across the portfolio
Sounds good right, apply now as we are actively reviewing applications and arranging interviews.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Glide we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers’ needs.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
