Solutions Architect - Networking

DataVizion • Urbandale, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DataVizion is hiring a Solutions Architect to lead the design, sale, and delivery handoff of network and security solutions for clients. The role focuses on HPE Aruba Networking (AOS-CX, Aruba Central, ClearPass) and Juniper Mist across wired and wireless networking, SD-WAN and WAN, data center networking, and cloud connectivity to Azure and AWS. Designs incorporate segmentation, NAC, firewalling, and Zero Trust principles.

This is a quota-carrying presales architecture role, not a ticket-queue position or a purely sales role. The Solutions Architect partners with account executives from initial discovery, translates business goals into scalable network designs, presents and validates those designs through demonstrations, site surveys, and proofs of concept, and documents solutions for engineering and managed services delivery. The role shares accountability with the account team for an annual product and professional services sales target, with technical win rate on validations and proofs of concept serving as a primary measure of success.

The position may be based in a home office or a DataVizion office, with regular travel to client sites for meetings, site surveys, and assessments. Site surveys involve walking facilities, accessing ceilings and equipment rooms, and spending time on one's feet. DataVizion offers a flexible work schedule with the option for a hybrid work environment. The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not offer visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or presales engineering; experience in an MSP or IT services setting is ideal.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, wireless LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and IP services.
• Strong understanding of network security, including firewalls, NAC, segmentation, and Zero Trust.
• Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba Networking (AOS-CX, Aruba Central, ClearPass) and/or Juniper Mist.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects concurrently with attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Regular travel to client sites is required; site surveys involve walking facilities, accessing ceilings and equipment rooms, and spending time on one's feet.

Nice To Haves

• Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX), Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP), Juniper JNCIP or JNCIE, or Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
• Experience with Cisco or Meraki platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-driven network operations and network automation.
• Experience with competitive positioning and objection handling in sales cycles.
• Ability to build strong relationships with and influence executive decision-makers.
• Experience writing scopes of work and quoting in a PSA or CPQ tool.

Responsibilities

• Partner with account executives to conduct discovery, identify client needs, and propose appropriate networking and security solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, live demonstrations, site surveys, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Respond to RFPs and RFIs with solution designs, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Address technical objections and position DataVizion solutions against competitors.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure network architectures.
• Produce high-level and detailed designs for LAN, wireless, WAN and SD-WAN, data center, and cloud-connected networks.
• Design network security controls, including segmentation, NAC, firewalling, and Zero Trust principles.
• Ensure designs follow industry best practices and client compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and vendor platforms.
• Create technical specifications, network diagrams, and scopes of work for engineering delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation of architectures, configurations, and changes.
• Support project engineers during implementation and resolve design questions.
• Ensure new solutions integrate with DataVizion's managed services and monitoring.
• Advise clients on technology choices, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Lead client workshops, network assessments, and technical enablement sessions.
• Explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical and executive stakeholders.
• Research emerging networking technologies and trends, including AI-driven networking, and recommend potential adoption to DataVizion.
• Maintain relationships with vendor and distribution partners' technical teams.
• Share client feedback with leadership to inform service offerings and go-to-market positioning.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to internal design standards.
• Share accountability with the account team for an annual product and professional services sales target.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with the option for a hybrid work environment.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• 401k profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team celebrations.

What This Job Offers

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