Senior Solutions Architect, Enterprise Networking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design advanced technical solutions and present them to clients (Hardware, Software, Licensing, Professional Services)

• Gather both business and technical requirements

• Execute comprehensive end-to-end network designs throughout the full lifecycle

• Facilitate discussions using whiteboards

• Create presentations tailored for customers

• Provide technical presentations and product showcases

• Produce hardware configurations (Bill of Materials)

• Draft statements of work (SoW) and establish pricing for Professional Services

• Collaborate with Account Executives and Extended Sales Teams to enhance customer relationships and solutions

• Establish yourself as the client's 'trusted advisor' and assist in shaping their long-term technology strategy

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, including military service

• Over 7 years of experience with enterprise-level network and security solutions

• Prior experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in the design, implementation, and support of intricate routing and switching solutions (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba)

• Familiarity with next-gen firewalls and VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)

• Understanding of SSE and SASE technologies

• Experience with automation tools (Catalyst Center, Apstra)

• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools (ThousandEyes, Splunk, Datadog)

• Proficiency in Data Center switching and segmentation solutions (Cisco ACI and VMware NSX)

• Expertise in SDWAN solutions (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Opportunities for professional development