Data Networking Pre-Sales Engineer

Angel and Genie; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Angel and Genie is seeking a Network Solutions Architect to engage with customers, design robust LAN/WAN/WLAN and SD-WAN solutions, and drive successful project delivery. You will conduct site surveys, prepare technical docs, and present proposals to clients, aligning with schedules and budgets.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong vendor experience (Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet/Palo Alto), and excellent communication for workshops and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Routing, Switching, Firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, MPLS, and WLAN.
• Experience with networking vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba, HPE, or equivalent.
• Understanding of network security principles and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and solution architecture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Design and propose network infrastructure solutions including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and security.
• Conduct site surveys, network assessments, and POCs.
• Assist in preparing RFP/RFI responses and technical documentation.
• Interface with customers to ensure projects meet execution schedule, budget, and specs.
• Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for customers.
• Provide consultative guidance on networking technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with customers to define network architecture and migration strategies.
• Prepare BOMs, architecture documents, and network design diagrams.
• Draft proposals, SoW, and business cases; work with OEMs/vendors to optimize solutions and pricing.
• Stay updated with SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, Network Security trends; assess new technologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to enhance product knowledge.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Customer engagement

Technical presentation

Solution architecture

Vendor liaison

Project management

Communication

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper gear

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Aruba/HPE

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide
  technical solutions.
• Design and propose network infrastructure solutions, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-
  WAN, and security solutions.
• Conduct site surveys, network assessments, and proof of concepts (POCs).
• Assist in preparing RFP/RFI responses and technical documentation.
• Should act as interface to customers and is responsible to ensure that projects are
  designed for execution schedule, budget and customer technical specification
  requirements.
  Customer Engagement & Presentations:
• Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for customers.
• Provide consultative guidance on networking technologies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with customers to define their network architecture and migration
  strategies.
  Proposal & Documentation:
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOMs), solution architecture documents, and network design
  diagrams.
• Assist in drafting proposals, SoW (Statement of Work), and business cases.
• Work with OEMs and vendors to optimize solutions and pricing.
  Technology & Market Awareness:
• Stay updated with the latest trends in networking (SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, Network
  Security, etc.).
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend suitable solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to enhance product knowledge.
  Required Skills & Experience:
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies: Routing, Switching, Firewalls, VPNs,
  Load Balancers, SD-WAN, MPLS, and WLAN.
• Knowledge in VoIP solutions
• Experience with networking vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba, HPE,
  or equivalent.
• Understanding of network security principles, firewalls, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting and solution architecture.
• Good communication and presentation skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
  Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):
• Cisco: CCNA / CCNP (Enterprise, Security)
• Juniper: JNCIA / JNCIP