**Introduction** IBM Infrastructure is a catalyst that makes the world work better because our clients demand it. Heterogeneous environments, the explosion of data, digital automation, and cybersecurity threats require hybrid cloud infrastructure that only IBM can provide. Your ability to be creative, a forward-thinker and to focus on innovation that matters, is all support by our growth minded culture as we continue to drive career development across our teams. Collaboration is key to IBM Infrastructure success, as we bring together different business units and teams that balance their priorities in a way that best serves our client's needs. IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive. **Your role and responsibilities** A network solution architect is responsible for planning, architecting, and designing (hi level & low level) networks that meet our client requirements for AI enabled hybrid multi cloud networks. These professionals provide presales subject matter expert support and are expected to engage with our key account stakeholders responsible for network architecture and related solution decisions. Their typical job responsibilities include: * Planning and designing data / voice / video / AI enabled communication networks * Presenting network architecture vision to client’s network operations management & staff * Understanding and recommending network security solutions * Experience with LAN, WAN, and WLAN environments * Understanding evolution to software defined networking, intent based networking, virtualization, automation and orchestration. * Ability to create network documentation, including drawings, descriptions and configurations via Visio. * Researching network and network security related technologies and staying up to date on advancements in the field **Required technical and professional expertise** Skills * Analytical thinking: Network solution architects must examine networks to identify issues and develop solutions. They determine the appropriate hardware, software and other equipment to utilize based on the organizations' requirements. * Attention to detail: When designing complex data / voice / video communication networks, network solution architects must consider numerous details. Having an attention to detail ensures they create comprehensive designs with accuracy and hybrid cloud networks that meet and exceed client requirements. * Communication: Network solution architects will need be collaborative and work with sales, solution design, and delivery. Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills ensure they convey information effectively and accurately. They may also use these skills to present plans and provide networking guidance to management staff. * Leadership: Network solution architects may need to lead a team of IT specialists or computer engineers through the network architecture and design process or other necessary tasks. Leadership skills enable them to identify required responsibilities and maintain the proper functioning of the network. * Organizational skills: Network solution architects may need to manage multiple network solution opportunity pursuits and keep these different solutions organized to ensure they come to a successful outcome. Organizational skills, such as time management and ability to multi task in a fast paced environment is required. Certifications Common certifications held by network solution architects can include: * Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) * Cisco Certified Internetworking Engineer (CCIE) * Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) * Juniper (JNCIE) * Arista ACE:L4-5 * CompTIA Network* ITIL Master * Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) * Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) * VMware Certified Professional (VCP) **Preferred technical and professional experience** Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.