Sr. Solutions Architect, Networking (Pittsburgh)

Presidio • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking to add a skilled Solutions Architect to our team in the Pittsburgh, PA area. 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. This position includes 25% travel in the region. It will be based in the Pittsburgh, PA area. 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, Palo Alto, VMware, AWS, and other network infrastructure manufacturers. Successful candidates will have a solid grasp of network design principles based on industry best practices.

Requirements

• 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.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation and support of one or more of the following: Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba), Next gen firewalls/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.), SSE and SASE technologies, Network Access Control, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (preferred) or Aruba ClearPass implementation, design, configuration., IDS/IPS solutions (Cisco, Tipping Point, etc. are helpful), Data Center switching/segmentation solutions such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX, SDWAN solutions such as Cisco Viptela, Silver Peak, VMware Velocloud, etc., Cisco/Meraki, Mist, or Aruba Wireless, Palo Alto NGFW (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• One or more of the following certifications: CCDP/CCNP/CCIE and other non-Cisco certifications
• Experience in a Value Added Reseller (VAR) environment

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture.
• We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio.
• Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.
• Presidio is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree