Sentinel is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team. This role is tailored for candidates with a strong focus on enterprise networking and security with the ability to design solutions that span multiple products and technologies.

This role is a hybrid onsite/remote position requiring candidates to be local to the Phoenix, AZ area to travel to local client sites as needed.

• Maintains Subject Matter Expertise in at least 2 (usually more) technology, architecture, or delivery platforms.
• Ability to diagram/white board/sketch technology discussions live and “on the fly” with customers and peers.
• Lead discovery discussions with customers to define project scope.
• Create designs for customer projects resulting from these discussions.
• Able to present technology briefings to both sales and customer audiences focusing discussion on specific needs of different groups.
• Author detailed, technically accurate professional services scopes of work.
• Scopes include customer requirements, project caveats, customer and VAR roles and responsibilities.
• Assist sales team with demand generation, opportunity qualification, and completion of sales cycle.
• Build solution and technology accurate Bill of Materials for customer projects across diverse manufacturer or technology areas, including ongoing service and support SKUs.
• Previous experience in a technology focused field such as presales or operations preferred.
• IT Certifications such as Cisco CCNP and CCIE, Fortinet NSE and Palo NSP and NSA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to the ability to develop social bonds and build EQ.
• Demonstrated experience designing and architecting enterprise networking, data center networking and security solutions from multiple manufacturers including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and HPE (Aruba and Mist) preferred.
• High Level understanding of Data Center and Collaboration architectures is a plus.
• Able to compare/contrast offerings between multiple manufacturers.
• Experience scoping professional services for project delivery.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude.

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!