The RoleWe are looking to add a skilled Network focused Solutions Architect to our team in Denver, CO. As a member of the Pre-Sales Engineering Team, you will be responsible for meeting with Presidio's customers, collecting requirements for business solutions related to network and security projects, and developing engineering solutions for sale to Presidio customers.
A successful Networking Solutions Architect (SA) should be able to develop, present, and explain various network infrastructure technologies (LAN/WAN, Data Center Switching, Security, SD-WAN) to customers, guide them through requirements gathering, and formulate a solution consisting of hardware, software, licensing, and engineering services.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of ENTERPRISE class solutions from partners such as Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, VMware and other network infrastructure manufacturers. Successful candidates will have a solid grasp of network design principles based on industry best practices.
Responsibilities Include:- Develop high-level technical solutions and present to customers (Hardware, Software, Licensing, Professional Services)
- Collect business and technical requirements
- Complete end-to-end, full lifecycle network designs
- Drive whiteboard conversations
- Craft customer facing presentations
- Delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations
- Generate hardware configurations (BoM)
- Write statements of work (SoW) and develop Professional Service pricing utilizing Presidio tools.
- Ability to self-pace and self-set direction in a team environment to drive business
- Work with Account Executive/Extended Sales Teams to develop customer relationship and solutions and assist in overall sales process
- Maintain and develop technical and technology specific skill sets and certifications
Required Skills and Professional Experience:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience
- 7+ years of experience, which demonstrates a significant level of expertise in enterprise class network and security solutions.
- 2+ years of presales experience
- Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation and support of one or more of the following:
- Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco, Arista, HP)
- Next gen firewalls/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
- AI Operations
- AI networking
- Data Center switching/segmentation solutions such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX
- SASE, SD-WAN and other cloud-based networking technologies
Preferred Experience: - One or more of the following certifications: CCDP/CCNP/CCIE and other non-Cisco certifications.
- Cisco Wireless
- Palo Alto NGFW
- Experience in a Value Added Reseller (VAR) environment
A successful Solutions Architect will be able to demonstrate technical and design expertise based on past/present experience in deployment, administration, configuration, or integration. Experience working as a consultant or network architect is desirable.
Networking Experience: - Industry standards-based network design principles
- IP Routing, Router & Switch sizing
- Advanced Network Design & Architecture
- Branch Site Design
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Recruitment Agencies, Please Note: Presidio does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email address, Presidio employees or any other means. Presidio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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