Presales Solution Architect (SASE/Fortinet/Cisco)

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Presales Consultant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating technical presales solutions within the networking domain, specifically focusing on secure networking concepts. This role offers the flexibility of remote work in combination with client engagement. The company promotes personal development and offers competitive benefits alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Life assurance

Health plans

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in SD-WAN and SASE/security networking solutions.
• Ability to create sales support documentation.
• Confidence to influence clients and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage at senior levels to define customer technology strategies.
• Review and create proposals, RFI/RFP responses, and technical designs.
• Collaborate across departments for complete solution delivery.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical documentation

Presales solutions architecture

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Recognized IT certifications from Fortinet and Cisco

Job description

WE’RE RECRUITING!

Location: Home-based with travel to customer sites when required

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

The successful candidate will join Nasstar’s Presales team and be responsible for the scoping and creation of technical presales solutions and documentation, supporting the sales community in client engagements.

The role requires a confident, experienced, and self-motivated individual who can work independently and interact with clients at all organizational levels in both technical and business discussions.

Key responsibilities include creating and reviewing solution proposals, demonstrations, RFI/RFP responses, implementation strategies, designs, and Statements of Work.

The role involves collaboration with Nasstar teams such as Sales, Bid Management, Product & Propositions, Technical Delivery, Project Management, and Support & Managed Services. Flexibility for remote work and travel is essential.

Technical Expertise

The candidate should have experience and confidence advising clients on Wide Area and Local Area Networking, with a focus on secure networking concepts like SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and SASE architectures, including services such as ZTNA, CASB, and FWAAS.

Responsibilities

Operate in a presales capacity, engaging at a senior level to define and own customer technology strategies. Manage high-value, complex requests, and create customer-facing artifacts for engagements.

Candidate Requirements

• In-depth Fortinet & Cisco/Meraki presales solutions architecture experience, especially in SD-WAN & SASE/security networking.
• Ability to produce sales support documentation, including requirements capture, scope, and technical proposals.
• Strong client relationship skills and experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence and credibility to influence clients and stakeholders.
• Mentoring skills to support other presales consultants.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and time effectively.
• Recognized IT certifications from networking vendors (Fortinet, Cisco).
• Experience in enterprise networking solutions, cloud security services, and public cloud connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Experience with service transition, large network transformations, and connecting enterprise networks to cloud providers like Microsoft and AWS.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, flexible and remote working options, top-tier technology, and benefits such as life assurance, health plans, and retail discounts.

Why Join Nasstar

We promote personal development, diversity, and inclusion, offering numerous training and career growth opportunities. We aim to create a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria.

Note for Agencies

We do not accept agency submissions as our in-house recruitment team manages hiring directly.