Sr. Solutions Architect - SHI Labs

SHI International Corp.•Somerset, NJ

7d•$175,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and customer-facing networking expert to serve as a senior technical leader within our organization. This role operates at the intersection of consulting, pre-sales, and engineering—partnering with customers, internal stakeholders, and vendors to design, validate, and deliver modern network solutions. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable advising executive stakeholders and executing hands-on technical work in complex lab environments. This individual will drive innovation, influence network strategy, and play a critical role in shaping both customer outcomes and internal technical capabilities.

Requirements

Strong expertise across multiple domains, including: Secure Access & Network Security (ZTNA, SASE, VDI, browser isolation, remote access, NGFW, segmentation, SD-WAN, etc.)
Network Design and Routing (WAN/LAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS)
Cloud and Virtualization (VPCs, VPNs, hybrid data centers)
Automation and Scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible)
Ability to design, build, and troubleshoot complex integrated environments (hands-on)
Experience with multi-technology integrations and interoperability testing
8+ years of experience in network engineering, architecture, or consulting roles
Experience in a VAR, consulting firm, or systems integrator strongly preferred
Proven success operating in a hybrid pre-sales/post-sales capacity
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, multi-vendor network engagements
History of driving measurable outcomes, including: Significant service revenue generation
Influence on large-scale network purchasing decisions
Experience mentoring teams and shaping national or enterprise-level practices
Experience operating as a Principal Consultant or Senior Architect in a VAR or consulting environment
Equally comfortable in executive whiteboard sessions and hands-on lab environments
Thrives in complex, ambiguous environments and brings structure through engineering rigor

Nice To Haves

Experience working with leading networking and infrastructure vendors such as: Arista, Aruba/HPE, BlueCat, Cisco/Meraki, Cradlepoint, Dell, Extreme, Fortinet, Juniper/HPE, LogicMonitor, Netgear, Ruckus, SolarWinds

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead technical voice providing solution demonstrations to customers
Act as a trusted advisor to presales Field CIOs, CISOs, and engineering teams, influencing network strategy and technology decisions
Translate business and security requirements into structured use cases and test plans
Lead workshops, technical deep dives, and executive briefings
Design and build complex lab environments simulating enterprise architectures
Develop and execute proof-of-concept (POC) and proof-of-value (POV) testing across multiple network solutions
Validate vendor capabilities, integration points, and real-world operational impact
Produce reference architectures, design documentation, and validation reports
Partner with account teams and presales engineering to develop new network solutions, evaluate partnerships, and guide overall network support strategy
Lead the development and validation of clearly defined use cases and test cases
Lead technical scoping, sizing, and delivery planning for pilot engagements
Ensure successful project execution, stepping in to resolve complex or at-risk deployments when needed
Drive innovation within the networking team by evaluating emerging technologies
Provide feedback to vendors on product gaps, limitations, and enhancement opportunities
Mentor and develop engineers across the practice, from junior to senior levels
Assist in talent identification and technical interviewing