Solutions Architect - Pre-Sales Cisco Networking & Security

Ingram Micro India Private Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingram Micro India Private Limited is seeking a Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco) to collaborate with Sales, Partners and Customers to design end-to-end Cisco solutions across enterprise networking, security, SD-WAN, and data center. You will produce HLDs and LLDs, and prepare techno-commercial proposals.

You should have BE/B.Tech, 4-8 years in pre-sales or solution engineering, and Cisco certifications such as CCNA/CCNP preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ICMP.
• Solid understanding of network security: Firewalls, VPNs, content filtering.
• Experience in virtualization, enterprise management systems, network monitoring.
• Basic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Understand business and technical requirements with Sales, Partners, Customers.
• Design end-to-end Cisco solutions: Enterprise Networking, Security, SD-WAN, Cloud, Data Center.
• Create HLD, LLD, and BoQ/BoM for proposals.
• Prepare and respond to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs; conduct technical walkthroughs.
• Coordinate with Professional Services and delivery teams for deployment readiness; mentor junior pre-sales engineers.

Skills

Networking basics

Security concepts

Presentation

Communication

Documentation

Customer-focused

Education

BE/BTech

Tools

DNAC (Cisco DNA Center)

Meraki Dashboard

ManageEngine

SNMP

Job description

Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco) It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description:

Pre-Sales & Solution Design

Work closely with Sales, Partners, and Customers to understand business and technical requirements Design end-to-end Cisco solutions including: Enterprise Networking (Switching, Routing, Wireless) Security (Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, Secure Access) SD-WAN, Cloud, and Data Center solutions Create High-Level Design (HLD) , Low-Level Design (LLD) , and BoQ / BoM

Cisco Technology Expertise

Strong understanding of Cisco Networking and Cybersecurity products Experience with VLAN design, segmentation, inter-VLAN routing, redundancy, and high availability Cisco Meraki solutions (MX, MS, MR) - deployment and dashboard management VPNs (Remote Access and Site-to-Site), SD-WAN, network expansion and scaling Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), ISE, Umbrella, Duo, Secure Service Connect (SSC) Network monitoring using SNMP, ManageEngine, and similar tools

Customer Engagement & Proposals

Prepare and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs Create techno-commercial proposals, compliance matrices, and scope documents Conduct solution presentations, demos, PoCs, and technical walkthroughs Support deal qualification, BOQ presentation, and deal ID creation Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers and partners

Collaboration & Delivery Readiness

Coordinate with Professional Services and delivery teams for deployment readiness Work with Cisco Account Teams, TAC, and OEM support for solution validation Maintain solution documentation and technical artifacts Mentor junior pre-sales engineers as required

Mandatory Skills

Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ICMP Solid understanding of network security: Firewalls, VPNs, content filtering Experience in virtualization, enterprise management systems, network monitoring Basic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience

BE / B.Tech in a relevant discipline 4-8 years of experience as a Pre-Sales / Solution Engineer Cisco certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferred Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Customer-focused mindset with ability to work independently

Why Join Us

Exposure to enterprise and large-scale Cisco deployments Work with cross-functional sales, partner, and delivery teams Opportunity to grow as a trusted technical advisor and architect Experience Level Senior Level