Role Overview
We are seeking a Manager - Presales & Solution Architect to lead technical solutioning and presales engagements for enterprise-grade IT solutions across on-prem data centres, multi-cloud environments, and cybersecurity. The role combines technical expertise with strong customer-facing and commercial presales capabilities. This position works closely with Sales, Delivery, OEMs, and Customer IT leadership to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Presales & Customer Engagement
- Lead technical discovery, solution workshops, and architecture discussions with enterprise customers
- Translate business requirements into end-to-end IT and security architectures
- Support sales teams during deal qualification, technical positioning, and solution presentations
- Present solutions to CIOs, CISOs, and senior IT stakeholders
Solution Architecture
- Architect solutions covering compute, storage, virtualization, networking, backup, and DR
- Design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures (AWS / Azure / GCP) integrated with on-prem DC
- Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, security, and cost optimization requirements
Cybersecurity Solutioning
- Design security solutions across network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and SOC/SIEM domains
- Align security architectures with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.)
- Work with OEMs to position best-fit technologies based on customer risk and maturity
RFP / Proposal Support
- Own technical responses for RFPs, RFIs, EOIs, and tenders
- Create architecture diagrams, BOMs, sizing, and technical assumptions
- Collaborate with delivery and finance teams to ensure solution feasibility
Partner & Internal Enablement
- Engage with OEMs and hyperscalers for joint solutioning and certifications
- Contribute to reusable solution frameworks and reference architectures
Required Skills & Experience
Experience
- 5 - 7 years in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, or cybersecurity
- 3+ years in presales/solution architecture within an SI, MSP, or OEM ecosystem
Technical Skills
- Data Center: Virtualization, HCI, Storage, Backup & DR
- Cloud: AWS / Azure / GCP (at least one in-depth)
- Networking: LAN, WAN, SD-WAN
- Cybersecurity: Network, endpoint, identity, SOC/SIEM concepts
Presales Skills
- Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
- Experience handling enterprise RFPs and competitive bids
- Ability to articulate technical solutions in business language
Preferred Qualifications
- Cloud Architect certifications
- Security certifications
- Experience with BFSI, PSU, Government, or large enterprise customers
- Exposure to managed services and recurring revenue models
Perks and benefits
Provident fund, Health insurance