Solutions Architect - Presales

Ingram Micro; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingram Micro is seeking an experienced Cisco presales engineer in Mumbai to design scalable, cost-efficient solutions. You will support sales with BoMs, proposals, and PoCs, and deliver technical sessions to partners and customers.

Candidates should have 3–8 years in presales or network architecture, with mandatory Cisco product knowledge and IST/OEM collaboration experience. Strong communication and customer engagement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in presales / network engineering / solution architecture
• Prior experience with Cisco product portfolio is mandatory
• Experience working with system integrators, distributors, or OEMs preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and propose appropriate Cisco solutions
• Provide presales technical support including solution design, BoM creation, and proposal documentation
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to partners and customers
• Support partner enablement through training sessions and workshops on Cisco technologies
• Engage with Cisco account teams for deal registrations, pricing, and solution validation
• Assist in RFP/RFI responses and ensure timely submission with accurate technical details
• Stay updated on Cisco product portfolio, including networking, security, collaboration, and data center solutions
• Work with internal teams for order configuration, licensing, and solution compliance
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts

Skills

Cisco technologies

Routing & Switching

Security

Wireless

Collaboration

Data Center

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Teamwork

Education

CCNA

CCNP

Cisco Specialist certifications

Job description

• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and propose appropriate Cisco solutions
• Provide presales technical support including solution design, BoM creation, and proposal documentation
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to partners and customers
• Support partner enablement through training sessions and workshops on Cisco technologies
• Engage with Cisco account teams for deal registrations, pricing, and solution validation
• Assist in RFP/RFI responses and ensure timely submission with accurate technical details
• Stay updated on Cisco product portfolio, including networking, security, collaboration, and data center solutions
• Work with internal teams for order configuration, licensing, and solution compliance
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts
• Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies (Routing & Switching, Security, Wireless, Collaboration, Data Center)
• Understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure and networking concepts
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills
• Ability to design scalable and cost-effective solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and propose appropriate Cisco solutions
• Provide presales technical support including solution design, BoM creation, and proposal documentation
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to partners and customers
• Support partner enablement through training sessions and workshops on Cisco technologies
• Engage with Cisco account teams for deal registrations, pricing, and solution validation
• Assist in RFP/RFI responses and ensure timely submission with accurate technical details
• Stay updated on Cisco product portfolio, including networking, security, collaboration, and data center solutions
• Work with internal teams for order configuration, licensing, and solution compliance
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies (Routing & Switching, Security, Wireless, Collaboration, Data Center)
• Understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure and networking concepts
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills
• Ability to design scalable and cost-effective solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Specialist certifications (Security / Collaboration / Data Center – added advantage)

Experience

• 3–8 years of experience in presales / network engineering / solution architecture
• Experience working with system integrators, distributors, or OEMs preferred
• Prior experience with Cisco product portfolio is mandatory