Sr. Solutions Architect, Enteprise Networking & Security (NYC/NJ)

Presidio • Hauppauge, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Presidio is looking for a highly skilled Network focused Senior Solutions Architect to join their team in the New York metropolitan area. As a member of the Pre-Sales Engineering Team, the role involves meeting with Presidio’s customers, collecting requirements for network and security projects, and developing engineering solutions for sale. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of enterprise-class networking, security, and infrastructure solutions from leading technology partners and possess a solid understanding of network design principles, architectural best practices, and standards-based approaches to developing scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, equivalent professional experience and/or relevant military experience.
• Seven or more years of experience demonstrating substantial expertise in enterprise networking and security solutions.
• One or more relevant industry certifications, such as Cisco CCDP, CCNP, or CCIE.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical and design expertise through the deployment, administration, configuration, integration, or support of complex technology solutions.
• Proven experience working directly with customers and sales teams to translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent certifications from other leading technology vendors are highly desirable.
• Experience working in a value-added reseller (VAR), consulting, systems integration, or professional services environment is preferred but not required.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: Complex routing and switching solutions, including Cisco, Arista, and HPE. Next-generation firewalls, VPNs, and network security platforms, including Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet. AI-driven network operations and automation. Full-stack observability and application performance monitoring. Data center networking, switching, and segmentation technologies, including Cisco ACI and VMware NSX. SASE, SD-WAN, and cloud-based networking technologies. Enterprise wireless and 802.11 technologies. Network security architecture and next-generation firewall solutions.
• Experience as a consultant, network architect, systems engineer, or technical presales professional is highly desirable.
• Industry-standard network design methodologies and architectural principles.
• IP routing, switching, and router and switch sizing.
• Advanced network design and architecture.
• Branch, campus, and distributed-site network design.
• Network resiliency, scalability, security, and performance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level, end-to-end technical solutions encompassing hardware, software, licensing, and professional services.
• Gather, analyze, and document customer business and technical requirements.
• Design comprehensive, full-lifecycle network and security solutions from initial concept through implementation and ongoing support.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and facilitate whiteboard discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop compelling, customer-facing presentations, proposals, and solution documentation.
• Deliver technical presentations, architecture reviews, and product demonstrations.
• Develop accurate hardware configurations and bills of materials (BoMs).
• Create statements of work (SoWs) and develop professional services pricing using Presidio tools and processes.
• Independently prioritize workload, establish direction, and execute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Partner with Account Executives and extended sales teams to develop customer relationships, identify opportunities, and support the overall sales process.
• Continuously maintain and expand technical expertise, industry knowledge, and relevant professional 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 has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to have a workforce that includes the community we serve.
• 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