Network Solution Architect

DESCRIPTION

BearCom is the largest value-added distributor of wireless, voice, data and video solutions that boost operating efficiency and increase safety. The company is currently in a high-growth phase and building a team of people who share core values of positivity, exceptional work ethic and a commitment to working hard in order to get the job done. Through partnerships with Motorola, Avtec, SMART PTT, Avigilon, and the like, BearCom services the mission-critical communications needs of its sophisticated customer base. With nearly forty years in the industry and a reputation for technical expertise and the ability to offer customized solutions, BearCom delivers a variety of communication applications across a diverse mix of over 75 end markets in the US and Canada. BearCom's ability to create tailored solutions for its extensive base of over 20,000 active customers allows them to enjoy relationships with the Fortune 100 to small municipalities. BearCom’s headquarters and distribution center are in Dallas, TX and the company is currently partnered with the industry-renowned Private Equity sponsor Bertram Funds out of San Mateo, California.

As a BearCom Network Solution Architect you will lead pre-sales engineering efforts on an exciting new technology in CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service).  This private LTE network enables businesses and schools to leverage data in many new ways to solve problems, drive productivity or embrace Industry 4.0 methodology through a wireless spectrum. The CBRS Alliance https://www.cbrsalliance.org/ has collaborated to develop this nearly limitless option with CBRS OnGo to allow tailoring of customer networks to a specific set of needs, such as IIOT applications or In-Building wireless or connectivity in public spaces.

Network Solution Architect will work collaboratively with our North America Sales team to win new projects across our extensive customer base and with new prospects.  You will lead technical discussions with customers, develop engineered designs and supporting price quotes on CBRS solutions for key decision makers that range from CIOs, IT Directors, Network Engineers to School Administrators.  Your technical expertise and teamwork with the BearCom Sales team will solve significant challenges for customers, deliver breakthrough financial results for the company and most importantly provide you a tremendous career opportunity with this unique technology.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide pre-sale technical support throughout a collaborative sales process with BearCom Sellers to win CBRS deployments that typically range from $250,000 - $3,000,000 projects


• Design CBRS networks to support a wide range of customer applications


• Develop CBRS equipment/installation quotes and ongoing licensing/maintenance/SAS support


• Work with customer IT resources to plan network integration and end-user enablement


• Complete statement of work/scope and set-up BearCom’s post-sale service team for successful install/enablement of the system


• Ability to make professional sales and business presentations in writing, through email, reports, or orally, including complex business and technical matters to an audience of high technical skills, management and operational experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years Senior B2B Sales support experience in Networking or related data management solution field.  Proven track record of consistent sales success.


• Proven work experience as a Sales Engineer supporting Networking Solutions and/or LTE Solutions


• Understanding of 3GPP systems - Core and RAN networks


• Excellent understanding of end to end LTE system architecture. This includes RF concepts, interaction between packet core components, and end user devices


• Strong understanding of IPv4, Ethernet and related networking protocols


• Working knowledge of network implementations and integrations including deployment, access, core, and transport service networks


• Demonstrated ability to interact at all levels within customer's organizations


• Experience with design tools, such as Visio to develop diagrams and network layouts


• Highly organized and ability to manage a large number of priorities


• Ability to travel 25%  


• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.


• Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check.

BearCom offers competitive compensation to all of its employees as well as comprehensive benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid-Time-Off, Holiday pay and much more.

BearCom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit and business need.