Serve as the technical lead in pre-sales engagements for NRI North America's Hybrid Infrastructure practice.
Collaborate with account executives to understand client requirements and develop tailored infrastructure solutions.
Design and present end-to-end solutions across hybrid cloud, data center, storage, networking, and security domains.
Lead client-facing workshops, discovery sessions, and whiteboarding engagements—onsite or virtual—to capture technical requirements and propose scalable architectures.
Create detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), technical documentation, bill of materials, and high-level designs.
Advise clients on Cisco enterprise networking solutions, including routing/switching, SD-WAN, wireless, and network security architectures.
Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business goals and technology outcomes.
Support internal solution engineering and delivery teams during project handoff and implementation planning.
Stay current on emerging technologies, Cisco certifications, and best practices relevant to enterprise networking and hybrid infrastructure.
Participate in internal knowledge sharing, mentoring, and the development of reusable solution frameworks and templates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Cisco, other technology partners, and key client stakeholders.
Assist in RFP/RFI responses, proposal development, and architectural reviews as part of the sales lifecycle.

Requirements

Deep experience designing and architecting complex, cross-domain IT solutions across hybrid cloud, data center, storage, networking, data protection, and infrastructure modernization technologies at enterprise clients.
Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with **Cisco enterprise networking**, including LAN/WAN architecture, SD-WAN, routing and switching, wireless, network security, and network segmentation best practices.
Ability to develop scalable, secure, and high-performing network designs aligned to client needs and industry best practices.
**CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)** certification is highly desired.
**CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)** certification is a strong plus and will be given special consideration.
Proven ability to support pre-sales efforts by conducting technical discovery sessions, developing solution strategies, preparing SOWs, and presenting to executive and technical stakeholders.
Experience leading and participating in client-facing engagements, including whiteboard sessions, technical deep-dives, and product demonstrations.
Comfortable working with internal solution teams, sales leadership, partner ecosystems, and external vendors to shape and deliver client outcomes.
Experience guiding enterprise customers through complex solution evaluations and network transformation initiatives.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for business and executive audiences.
A consultative and strategic mindset with the ability to act as a trusted advisor and long-term partner to clients.
Minimum of 10 years in a solution architecture, network engineering, or technical pre-sales role with a focus on enterprise infrastructure.

Benefits

You'll work with a great group of people in a highly collaborative team and results oriented atmosphere
You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and extremely positive environment where there is always the opportunity to challenge your skills and really move the needle
You’ll work with large, sophisticated, and progressive clients throughout North America
We provide a comprehensive benefits program including: **$0 Healthcare option, company contribution to Health Savings Account with enrollment in a qualifying plan, 401(k) plus company match, Professional Development funds, Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus 11 company holidays, 4 weeks Parental/Caregiver Leave, company paid family building/fertility benefits through Progyny, Dental and Vision Insurance, and company paid Life/AD&D, short term and long term disability insurance.**

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

hybrid clouddata centerstoragenetworkingsecurityCisco enterprise networkingLAN/WAN architectureSD-WANroutingswitching

Soft Skills

communication skillsconsultative mindsetstrategic mindsettrusted advisorrelationship buildingcollaborationmentoringpresentation skillsproblem-solvingclient engagement

Certifications

CCNPCCIE