Network Pre-Sales Solutions Architect - ISP

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Cisco Gold Partner as a Network Pre-Sales Solutions Architect. Take ownership of delivering innovative technical solutions tailored to public sector needs and collaborate closely with clients. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a performance-related bonus based on KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven pre-sales experience in a technical environment, particularly with Cisco.
• Expertise in networking technologies such as firewalls and SD-WAN.
• Excellent communication skills to engage clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present tailored technical solutions for public sector clients.
• Collaborate with clients to provide enterprise-level architecture solutions.
• Integrate complementary technologies into overall network solutions.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Networking technologies

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Cisco stack

Fortinet Firewalls

HPE Aruba

Juniper

Job description

Join a leading Cisco Gold Partner as a Network Pre-Sales Solutions Architect. With ownership of a superfast, carrier-class Fibre Network and integrated Cloud infrastructure, they deliver enterprise applications at wire speed for an exceptional end-user experience. Driving innovation since 2002, the company has been accredited with 8 ISO certifications. Their high-capacity Ethernet core, developed over 18 years, forms the foundation of their business and sets them apart as a leader in corporate networks utilizing Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) technology.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and present technical solutions focused on the Cisco stack, tailored to public sector requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide enterprise-level architecture solutions.
• Build and enhance capabilities in Cisco solutions, including Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA, Meraki, and more.
• Integrate complementary technologies like Fortinet Firewalls, Avaya, HPE Aruba, Juniper, and ADVA into solutions.
• Work closely with internal teams to refine managed services and outsourced offerings.
• Defend proposed technical solutions with confidence and expertise.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Proven pre-sales experience in a technical environment, particularly with the Cisco stack.
• Strong knowledge of public sector solutions and experience with healthcare or government clients is advantageous.
• Expertise in networking technologies, including firewalls, SD-WAN, and enterprise networking.
• Ability to design, articulate, and defend complex technical architectures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with clients and internal teams.

Working Environment:

• Office-based role — Initially expected onsite for the first 3 months.
• Once settled, attendance is based on performance, with team members typically coming in once a week.
• Customer site travel is covered.

Salary:

• £80,000 - £84,000 per annum (up to £90,000 for exceptional candidates).
• Bonus: 20% (linked to personal KPIs and public sector performance, paid quarterly).