Solutions Architect

5 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Equinix Full time ₦2,400,000 - ₦7,200,000 per year

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 
 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Solutions Architect Associate supports strategic sales engagements, drives thought leadership across functions, and contributes to Equinix's global sales strategy to accelerate revenue growth in an assigned territory. This role provides technology and solution-based guidance, bridging network, data center, and cloud/IT infrastructure into repeatable offers. Key focus areas include strategic sales engagements, development of offers, repeatable solutions, and use cases across the five sales verticals within the Equinix Ecosystem: Network, Financial, Cloud, Content/Digital Media, and Enterprise.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sales Support

  • Assist in strategic sales engagements by applying professional concepts and guidelines

  • Support development of solution proposals aligned with customer requirements

Research and Development

  • Apply knowledge and problem-solving techniques to define and resolve technical challenges

Subject Matter Expertise

  • Develop foundational expertise in network architecture, interconnection, and cloud integration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Build strong internal relationships and exchange technical information with colleagues, supervisors, and project leaders

Technology and Innovation Insights

  • Stay informed on emerging technologies in networking, cloud, and data center infrastructure

Solution Development

  • Contribute to creating repeatable solutions and use cases for customer deployments

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

  • Experience: 0–2 years in networking, cloud, or IT infrastructure roles

  • Certifications (Required): CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

  • Network Design Certification (optional but preferred)

  • Cloud Certifications (Optional but Preferred)

  • AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

  • Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and interconnection principles

  • Familiarity with cloud architectures and hybrid IT environments is a plus

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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