Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description: Pre‑Sales & 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) SD‑WAN, 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, inter‑VLAN routing, redundancy, and high availability Cisco Meraki solutions (MX, MS, MR) – deployment and dashboard management VPNs (Remote Access and Site‑to‑Site), SD‑WAN, 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 pre‑sales 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 4-8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales / Solution Engineer Cisco certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferred Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders Customer‑focused mindset with ability to work independently Why Join Us Exposure to enterprise and large‑scale Cisco deployments Work with cross‑functional sales, partner, and delivery teams Opportunity to grow as a trusted technical advisor and architect With us, you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. It’ll be a fun journey! Learn more at http://careers.ingrammicro.com Click Introduce Yourself above to join our talent network! It’s no surprise that technology powers the planet. But what might surprise you is that Ingram Micro has the ability to reach more than 90% of the global population. By joining us, you make Ingram Micro’s contribution a reality: helping businesses grow, supporting industries from healthcare to education with their technology, or even connecting the world. What’s in it for you? Well, we take great care of our people, everyone is made to feel welcome, and opportunities to grow apply to all. But the prospect of shaping the future through technology is something you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Let’s shape tomorrow.