Solutions Architect (Osaka/Tokyo) - ソリューションアーキテクト（大阪/東京）

Solutions Architect (Osaka/Tokyo) - ソリューションアーキテクト（大阪/東京）Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sales SupportProvides basic technology solutioning support to Equinix global field and channel salesSupports development of the account technology strategy (application of Equinix IOA) with Equinix Account ExecutivesPrepares and conducts Customer workshopsPrepares and delivers Customer presentationsDevelops peer relationships with customersDemonstrates Equinix values through the provision of credible and convincing reasoning through compelling solutions to have a customer choose EquinixResearch and DevelopmentKeeps up-to-date with the state of the art by utilizing the GSE Solution Development FrameworkCollaborates on the research of relevant technology trendsProvides input on the analysis of technology impactsRecommends to stakeholders based upon research findsSubject Matter ExpertiseMaintains Industry awareness through training, reading, research, collaboration and industry event attendanceCross-Functional CollaborationInterfaces with fellow stakeholders in the products and solutions lifecycle such as in the EQUINIX CIO, CTO, CMO and CSO organizations on technology and service initiatives, new product introductions, technology roadmap, and commercial concernsTechnology and Innovation InsightsProvides technical subject matter expertise to Sales, Marketing and the Industry through support in creating, developing and delivering content for proposals, marketing studies and marketing eventsSupports the briefing of Sales teams on the impact of new technologySupports the briefing of Sales teams on the features, restrictions and selling points of new Equinix products and offersSolution DevelopmentAnalyzes opportunities and problems within customer context, business plans, technological statuses, and strategic directionSupports the development of solutions in technology, processes, organizational, impact, commercials, and implementation plansDevelops solution benefits and business cases for changeShares findings in customer presentationsQualifications5+ Years in the functional domains of Network, Datacentre, Enterprise IT Systems, including implementation and technical support preferred5+ Years of Solutions Selling in a commercial pre-sales position preferredBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline preferredAdvanced industry certifications (i.e. Cisco, VMware, MS, AWS) preferredBusiness level Japanese language skill AND reading / writing with conversational level of English language skill is a mustWillingness to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.