Sr Solution Architect (Pre Sales)
Core
Senior Solutions Architect acting as an advanced subject matter expert to consult with clients, create transformational designs, and define architectural vision for secure networking solutions.
Role type
Senior IC Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales)
Builds
Secure networking solutions (SD-WAN, SASE, network security) for enterprise clients
Domain
Enterprise IT / Secure Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Secure networking solution design, client engagement and consulting, opportunity shaping, technical proposal design, cost/effort estimation, statement of work creation, POC execution, stakeholder presentation, go-to-market strategy, mentoring
Preferred skills
Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, SAFe), technology partner certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, HPE Aruba), AI/automation tool application
Technologies
SD-WAN, SASE, network security, segmentation, firewall, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, HPE Aruba
Responsibilities
Consult with clients and partners to create strategies and architectural vision; run discovery conversations to build technology roadmaps; carry deals from discovery through sign-off including cost estimates and SOWs; act as final review point for proposals; identify and evaluate alternative architectures; deliver analysis and problem resolution; tailor design presentations for technical and business stakeholders; run POCs and evaluation engagements; coach and mentor less experienced architects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC