Networking Presales Engineer

Focus Technology Solutions Inc • Boston, MA

1d • $125,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a customer-first networking expert who excels at transforming complex challenges into smart, secure solutions. As a Networking Presales Engineer, you will partner with sales teams to design, validate, and present technology solutions tailored to customer requirements. This high-impact role involves leading technical discovery, architecting solutions with diverse technologies, and driving opportunities from concept to handoff, bringing both technical credibility and business value to every interaction.

Requirements

• Cisco switching, routing, and enterprise networking
• SD-WAN and edge networking
• Fortinet, Cisco and Palo Alto firewall/security platforms
• SASE / SSE architectures
• Zero Trust networking strategies
• Experience designing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies
• Proficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP
• Wireless design experience, including RF predictions
• Experience in network security, such as designing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, architectures
• Experience working with diverse environments
• Proficient in datacenter networking design
• Familiar with datacenter networking standards, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and datacenter locations as needed
• 5+ years in presales engineering
• Strong Cisco, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto expertise required
• Network security and segmentation design experience
• Enterprise network architecture experience

Nice To Haves

• Collaboration architecture experience is a plus
• VAR, MSP, or integrator experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to qualify networking opportunities
• Lead discovery sessions on network architecture and security posture
• Design solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies
• Develop BOMs, SOWs, and architecture diagrams
• Deliver presentations, demos, and proof-of-concepts
• Collaborate with delivery teams for successful handoffs
• Obtain and/or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our customers
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior