Solution Manager Data Center

This is a key pre-sales position in Nokias India Cloud & Enterprise networking team, focused on delivering innovative networking solutions across Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, Campus Networks, and Enterprise WAN domains. You will be responsible for defining architecture, leading solution design, and engaging customers on next-generation technologies including Data Center Fabric, SDN, automation, and cloud-native networking. We are looking for a self-driven and technically skilled systems engineer with the confidence to engage customer leadership, articulate value, and differentiate Nokias solutions in complex cloud & enterprise environments. DCN2025

You have:

• Bachelors 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 used in tools and platforms like Linux, Openstack, OpenShift or similar.
• Strong customer communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a passion for emerging technologies, innovation, and continuous learning.
• 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 Nokias 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 Nokias 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.