Unified Collaboration Solutions Architect

Minneapolis, MN, USA • Virtual Req #11423

Monday, November 25, 2024

At AVI, we live and breathe technology. It's just part of our DNA. We're deeply passionate about designing and integrating the latest technology for our customers. We work across the entire spectrum of business, government, health care, education, and entertainment, and we're currently seeking an experienced Unified Collaboration Architect to join our team.

The Unified Collaboration (UC) Solutions Architect partners with our Sales and Practice Teams in various ways in a presale's technical role, providing technical consultancy and specialized support to augment the sales effort. This includes giving demonstrations and technical presentations for customers, partners, and prospects showcasing Unified Collaboration product solutions, explaining features/benefits to customers, and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs based on business requirements and network configuration.

The UC Architect also assists with the development of formal sales proposals involving collaboration initiatives and may have direct customer interaction throughout the life cycle of a sale. This involves communicating with all levels of staff and customers, ranging from project managers to corporate executives.

This individual will possess a broad knowledge of technologies and applications of Unified Collaboration in a variety of vertical/enterprise markets. In addition to technological aptitude, they must have the ability to learn quickly and stay current with emerging technologies. The ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation, and troubleshooting skills will evoke passion and confidence.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• 5 + years of related experience in a Presales role is required .

• Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.

• Certifications: Pexip, Cisco and Zoom Collaboration, Microsoft Teams rooms, CCNA or higher preferred . Other networking or Unified Collaboration-related certifications are a plus.

• Must understand the role that Microsoft, Cisco, and other key manufacturers play in Unified Collaboration.

• Strong communication and presentation skills are required .

Why Should You Apply?

Our customers consider us an active partner in their planning and strategy, as we are on the cutting edge of where the market is headed. We are able to attract and retain the best talent by leveraging our employee-owned (ESOP) environment as co-owners. If you want to participate in a company as a co-owner (AVI is 100% employee-owned!), join a team that lives and breathes by its values, and take on a new challenge in an ever-changing market, then apply now!

AVI offers the following benefits to our employee owners:

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  Medical Insurance : Options for HDHP and Copay plans.
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
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  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) : 401(k) Match, Profit Sharing & Dividends
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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  Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program : Three face-to-face visits with a counselor plus additional financial, legal, and health resources.
• Tuition Reimbursement

AVI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

To receive consideration, an interested person must apply through the AVI Systems career site at https://www.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/avisystems .

Other details

• Job Family Engineering
• Pay Type Salary