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Principal Field Solution Architect

Connection

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: WilmingtonOhioUnited States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Act as a technical project and engagement leader for the most complex, strategic customer initiatives, serving as a mentor and coach to Field Solution Architects (FSAs) and Senior FSAs.
  • Partner with Account Managers and Sales Managers to discover, qualify, and architect network-centric solutions, translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient architectures.
  • Lead customer discovery sessions by asking targeted business and technical questions (who, what, where, why, and when) throughout the sales cycle to uncover opportunities.
  • Design and present advanced network architectures including routing, switching, data center networking, WAN, campus, and cloud-connected solutions.
  • Develop and deliver high-impact solution proposals and technical presentations that clearly articulate business value, ROI, and risk mitigation.
  • Drive growth of advanced technology revenue and gross profit by penetrating new and existing accounts with proactive, consultative engagement.
  • Provide clear and detailed documentation of discovery findings, solution designs, and recommendations to ensure effective follow-up and execution.
  • Collaborate with Sales teams to ensure they are fully enabled on networking solutions, architectures, and the broader advanced technology portfolio.
  • Deliver internal enablement and training sessions on current, new, and emerging networking and infrastructure technologies.
  • Support sales and marketing events such as Tech Showcases, Tech Summits, and vendor conferences in a technical evangelist and sales-support role.
  • Participate as a contributor or Team Lead on Solution Development initiatives, helping define strategic direction and creating high-quality deliverables.
  • Work closely with peers, Inside Solution Architects (ISAs), and Practice Engineers to develop new solutions, services, and go-to-market offerings.
  • Maintain strong alignment with vendor programs, certifications, and best practices to ensure high-value customer interactions and compliance.
  • Perform required administrative duties including documentation, scheduling, reporting, skills maintenance, and corporate training.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of enterprise routing and switching architectures from leading manufacturers.
  • Expert-level Cisco networking experience is required.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Juniper Networks routing and switching platforms.
  • Experience designing and supporting: Campus and Data Center Networks, WAN, SD-WAN, and Internet Edge, Network security integration and segmentation, High availability and resilient network designs
  • Minimum Required: Cisco CCNA (active)
  • Strongly Preferred: Cisco CCNP or CCIE, Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP
  • Proven success in B2B solutions selling, including account planning, upsell, and cross-sell strategies.
  • Strong consultative mindset with the ability to align technical solutions to business outcomes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to technical and executive audiences.
  • Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization abilities.
  • Team-oriented leader with high integrity and professionalism.
  • Ability to function as a networking subject-matter expert while maintaining broad competency across related advanced technologies.
Benefits
  • 25% BONUS
  • 3 weeks paid PTO
  • tuition reimbursement
  • excellent benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
enterprise routing architecturesswitching architecturesCisco networkingJuniper NetworksCampus NetworksData Center NetworksWANSD-WANnetwork security integrationhigh availability designs
Soft skills
consultative mindsetverbal communicationwritten communicationnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillsorganizational skillstime-managementprioritizationteam leadershipprofessionalism
Certifications
Cisco CCNACisco CCNPCisco CCIEJuniper JNCIAJuniper JNCISJuniper JNCIP