Sr. Solutions Architect (Denver, CO)

Presidio•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Presidio is seeking a skilled Network-focused Solutions Architect to join their Pre-Sales Engineering Team in Denver, CO. This role involves meeting with customers to gather requirements for network and security projects, and then developing engineering solutions that include hardware, software, licensing, and services for sale. The Solutions Architect will present and explain various network infrastructure technologies (LAN/WAN, Data Center Switching, Security, SD-WAN) to customers, guiding them through the requirements gathering process and formulating a comprehensive solution. Knowledge of enterprise-class solutions from partners like Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, and VMware, along with a strong understanding of network design principles based on industry best practices, is ideal.

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.
2+ years of presales experience
Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation and support of one or more of the following: Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco, Arista, HP), Next gen firewalls/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.), AI Operations, AI networking, Data Center switching/segmentation solutions such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX, SASE, SD-WAN and other cloud-based networking technologies
Industry standards-based network design principles
IP Routing, Router & Switch sizing
Advanced Network Design & Architecture
Branch Site Design

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: CCDP/CCNP/CCIE and other non-Cisco certifications.
Cisco Wireless
Palo Alto NGFW
Experience in a Value Added Reseller (VAR) environment
Experience working as a consultant or network architect is desirable.

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