IT Design Desk Engineer

Executech•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Desk Engineer to join our team at Executech! The IT Design Desk Engineer plays a critical role in bridging sales, engineering, and service delivery by developing accurate, scalable, and standards-aligned technical designs and proposals. This role supports pre-sales engagements, scopes new projects, assists in technology planning, and ensures that services quoted align with company best practices, vendor standards, and partner needs. They serve as a technical consultant who translates partner business requirements into actionable, cost-effective solutions while adhering to established frameworks, compliance requirements, and internal capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in IT infrastructure and process design, with a focus on creating and optimizing solutions for a wide range of clients involving collaboration to meet specific needs including cloud services, network management, security solutions, and more.

Requirements

5+ years of IT experience in MSP, systems integrator, or IT consulting environment.
Strong background in infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security solution design.
Proven experience scoping and pricing IT projects (hardware, software, services).
Familiarity with MSP stack tools (e.g., ConnectWise CPQ, IT Glue, Lifecycle Insights) preferred.
Experience working cross-functionally with service delivery teams and account managers.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.
Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and security solutions.
Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Ability to design workstation/server refreshes, cloud migrations, and compliance-driven solutions (CMMC, NIST, HIPAA).
Comfort with licensing, vendor programs, and technology procurement.
Ability to translate technical solutions into business value for non-technical stakeholders.
Strong financial acumen: project costing, margin analysis, ROI presentation.
Skilled in producing clear statements of work (SOWs) and proposals.
Excellent collaboration skills with PSMs, TAMs, and ProServ Team.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Equivalent experience in solution design, architecture, or pre-sales engineering will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AZ-305.
CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent security/networking certifications.
VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or Sophos certifications.
ITIL 4 Foundation for process alignment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with PSMs, TAM’s and ProServ to design infrastructure and technology solutions that meet partner objectives.
Create and maintain design packages, Scopes of Work (SOW), and Bill of Materials (BOM) for projects and upgrades.
Standardize recurring project types (onboarding, server replacements, firewall upgrades, etc.) with templates and automation.
Interface with vendors and distributors to ensure solutions are cost-effective, compatible, and technically sound.
Validate compatibility of proposed designs with partner environments (licensing, networking, hardware lifecycle, etc.).
Assist in documenting and improving internal design standards and solution frameworks.
Support escalations related to design assumptions, change requests, and vendor issues.
Participate in post-mortem reviews to continuously improve templates, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and design governance.
Maintain current technical expertise by earning two pre-approved technical certifications annually, ensuring continued proficiency with evolving technologies and industry best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned or otherwise identified.