Presales Network Engineer at VDT Telecommunications Limited – Ikoyi, Lagos

VDT Telecommunications Limited is recruiting a Presales Network Engineer for its head office in Ikoyi, Lagos. The engineer will support business-development teams by translating customer requirements into suitable security and network solutions, technical demonstrations and proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Work with sales colleagues and prospective customers to clarify technical and business needs and recommend suitable security solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations and workshops, serving as a technical contact throughout the sales cycle.
• Prepare technical material for requests for proposals, requests for quotations and commercial proposals.
• Design solution architectures and deliver proofs of concept and proofs of value based on customer requirements.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the organisation’s security products and services and collaborate with Engineering and Product Management on improvements.
• Support financial targets in assigned solution areas and evaluate and optimise solution performance.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• CCNP or equivalent recognised industry security certification.
• Two to three years’ experience in ICT, telecommunications or a related industry.
• Proven capability designing and architecting security solutions, including work with multiple OEMs and vendors.
• Ability to align solution design with commercial priorities; familiarity with bills of materials, pricing and technical configurations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer communication and presentation skills.
• Current awareness of developments in security technology.