Senior Solutions Architect, Network

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Solutions Architect to join our Networking Practice in a dynamic presales role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with clients and internal teams to design and present innovative network solutions that meet complex business needs. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor, capable of translating technical requirements into effective network architectures, with a primary focus on Cisco technologies and secondary expertise in Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account teams to understand client requirements and develop tailored network solutions
• Lead presales activities by designing, scoping, and presenting network architectures and security solutions
• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards
• Conduct technical presentations and demonstrations to showcase solutions and value propositions
• Assist in the development of proposals, RFP responses, and solution documentation
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform solution design
• Support post-sales activities by ensuring smooth transition and knowledge transfer to implementation teams

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise networking solution design and architecture
• Proven presales or customer-facing engineering experience at a Cisco partner, VAR, or similar environment
• Expertise in Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent opportunities
• Strong presentation skills, both technical and business-focused

Preferred:

• Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE) or equivalent
• Fortinet NSE certification (NSE4 or above)
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks firewall portfolio
• Cybersecurity experience (e.g., Zero Trust, NAC, SASE) a plus
• Exposure to Cisco collaboration products (Webex Cloud Calling, Cloud Contact Center)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of being in a stationary position while working on a computer
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Must be comfortable operating a computer and/or other office productivity machinery