Solution Architect - Networking-Sales - Cisco

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Presales Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on engaging with customers, designing solutions, and delivering compelling technical presentations that showcase our products' value. You will play a crucial role in bridging customer needs with our solutions, fostering strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.

PreSales & Solution Design:

Work closely with Sales, Partners, and Customers to understand business and technical requirements
Design end-to-end Cisco solutions including: 
Enterprise Networking (Switching, Routing, Wireless)
Security (Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, Secure Access)
SDWAN, Cloud, and Data Center solutions
Create High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and BoQ / BoM
 

Cisco Technology Expertise:

Strong understanding of Cisco Networking and Cybersecurity products
Experience with VLAN design, segmentation, interVLAN routing, redundancy, and high availability
Cisco Meraki solutions (MX, MS, MR) – deployment and dashboard management
VPNs (Remote Access and SitetoSite), SDWAN, network expansion and scaling
Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), ISE, Umbrella, Duo, Secure Service Connect (SSC)
Network monitoring using SNMP, ManageEngine, and similar tools
 

Customer Engagement & Proposals:

Prepare and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
Create techno commercial proposals, compliance matrices, and scope documents
Conduct solution presentations, demos, PoCs, and technical walkthroughs
Support deal qualification, BOQ presentation, and deal ID creation
Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers and partners

Collaboration & Delivery Readiness:

Coordinate with Professional Services and delivery teams for deployment readiness
Work with Cisco Account Teams, TAC, and OEM support for solution validation
Maintain solution documentation and technical artifacts
Mentor junior presales engineers as required

Mandatory Skills:

Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ICMP
Solid understanding of network security: Firewalls, VPNs, content filtering
Experience in virtualization, enterprise management systems, network monitoring
Basic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)
 

Qualifications & Experience:

BE / B. Tech in a relevant discipline
4–6 years of experience as a Presales / Solution Engineer
Cisco certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferred
Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
Customer focused mindset with ability to work independently
 

Why Join Us:

Exposure to enterprise and largescale Cisco deployments
Work with cross functional sales, partner, and delivery teams
Opportunity to grow as a trusted technical advisor and architect

What is in it for you?  

You will get a wonderful opportunity to work with a team who believes in learning new skills, sharing ideas & driving results collaboratively.  

We will support you in your professional and personal development by providing you with access to LinkedIn Learning, Franklin Covey and many high-quality training courses to increase your technical knowledge and expertise.  

We care for you and assure a psychologically safer environment by giving greater value to overall wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program. You bring the talent; we provide the opportunity to begin a long-term career with unlimited growth and advancement with a stable and international organisation like Ingram Micro.  

Ingram Micro is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all associates are valued, respected, and supported. We are highly driven by our tenets of success: Results, Integrity, Imagination, Responsibility, Courage, and Talent