About Company

We are India's pioneer & leader in Internet, Networking and e-Commerce services, and the first Indian Internet company to be listed on the Nasdaq National Market in the US. We provide integrated end-to-end solutions for both corporates & consumers, with a range of products and services delivered over a common Internet backbone infrastructure.

Everything that Sify has done or achieved since we began commercial operations in April 1998 stems from our Purpose and Vision. A key aspect is Sify being an enabler and catalyst of the Internet for positive change in India- a responsibility that we continue to carry.

Sify began by developing India's first TCP/IP network and offering multiple services on a common backbone infrastructure for an integrated Internet, networking and eCommerce business model. This was the first such business model in the world, and appropriate for catalyzing the growth of the Internet and networking in an infrastructure starved market. It also enabled a virtuous cycle, where each business supported the other, while catalyzing the market to growth.

Fortune magazine, in their December 2000 issue, selected Sify (then Satyam Infoway) as one of the world's ten hot technology companies to watch out for based on this innovative business model! From the start of commercial operations in April 1998, Sify has become the market leader in most lines of business, winning global recognition for its expertise, performance, customer focus and standards along the way. In doing this, Sify pioneered services and set standards for the Industry in diverse areas.

Sify is a leader in every line of business and has won national and international recognition for both market leadership and the quality of our services. We are unmatched in Internet and network services expertise and technology, with the best tools, software and processes in the business.

Job Description

4-8  years in Information Technology /System Integration

·        Previous Work Experience

Experience in Solution architecting and Pre sales function  in any Tier II System Integration organization Conversant with OS, Network, Servers,Storage, Security,network management ,IDC infrastructure Solutions with relevant technologies. Industry Certification and hands on Experience on any of the three technologies/solutions is minimum required

Design(must) and Implementation(required) Knowledge of various hardware and software is required.

Ability to integrate multiple alliances, software to build a customised solution is a key expertise required.

·        Preferred Professional Certification

Engineering Degree, Vendor  Certifications  on various technologies  (will be added advantage)

Suitable candidates will possess a track record of successful Solution Architect ,  Pre Sales function for System Integration/Network/Server/Storage/Security Solutions ..Should have delivered few system integration projects preferably in the beginning of his career .Ability to understand customer requirement, present to client  clearly the solution with its pros and cons , showcase sifys strength viza viz competition,position sify solution as the top most techno commercial solution... Exceptional individuals with strong h/w,s/w integration  experience will be considered

Understand Commercial aspect  while designing a solution.Should have worked with Cross functional teams .

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

·        Understand Client Requirements

·        Describes project opportunity

·        Determines Client Requirements

·        Identifies potential solutions at high level with pros and cons

·        Defines scope and design criteria

·        Develops High level Design

·        Develops high level scope, time lines and responsibility matrix

·        Develops low level designs, BOM

·        Translates client business requirements into specific deliverables

·        Validates the design end to end

·        Contributes to the pre-sales effort with solution validation

·        Owns the design and its deliverables from technology point of view

·        Participates in bid proposal response

·        Conducts sales presentation

·        Acquires incremental business

·        Works across cross functional teams

·        Develop Team members and mentor them

·        Develop Skill plan for the members

·        Develop Best practices

      Develops Consultative Selling approach

·        Manages escalations during and after implementation

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·        Works within a planning and technology teams , sales and pre sales team where results will be based on cooperation with and/or influence of others.

·        Solutions are  normally within the context of a solution team, internal team, or other SIFY business units.

·        Focuses on results and success, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure

·        Meets deadlines and produce high quality work

·        Optimises use of available resources

·        Relationship Building

·        Relates to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner

·        Shows sincere interest in others and their concerns

·        Initiates and develops relationships with others

·        Work Experience with Cross Functional team

·        Travel

·        Will occur, but varies based on project

·        Could be from 2-3 days a month to 3-4 weeks at a time, based on client need and geographical location

TYPE OF PERSON:                   The type of person who will be successful in this role will:

·      Have strong organisational skills

·      Have strong leadership skills

·      Be a self starter and self directed

·      Strong person with a take charge mentality

·      Possess highly developed interpersonal skills, including high level written and verbal communication skills

·      Have a proven high level of dedication and commitment.

·      Be results-oriented and driven

·      Display a proven ability to work under pressure

Be a team player that communicates openly, directly and diplomatically

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