Enterprise Network Solutions Architect

Sentinel Technologies; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation Time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sentinel Technologies is seeking a Solutions Architect in Tempe, Arizona, focusing on enterprise networking and security solutions. This hybrid position requires local candidates to manage client needs effectively.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in technology-focused fields, and relevant certifications. In addition, we emphasize attitude, compassion, and enthusiasm in delivering quality solutions.

We offer a competitive salary and rich benefits, including various insurance plans, vacation, training, and discounts on services.

Qualifications

• Maintains Subject Matter Expertise in at least 2 technology platforms.
• Ability to diagram/whiteboard technology discussions.
• Lead discovery discussions with customers to define project scope.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions that span multiple products and technologies.
• Assist sales team with demand generation.
• Author detailed professional services scopes of work.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Security solutions

Analytical skills

Customer engagement

Education

IT Certifications (Cisco CCNP, CCIE; Fortinet NSE; Palo Alto)

Experience in presales or operations

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

HPE (Aruba and Mist)

Job description

Overview

Enterprise Network Solutions Architect

Sentinel is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team. This role is tailored for candidates with a strong focus on enterprise networking and security with the ability to design solutions that span multiple products and technologies.

This role is a hybrid onsite/remote position requiring candidates to be local to the Phoenix, AZ area to travel to local client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

Overview of responsibilities for the role.

Qualifications

• Maintains Subject Matter Expertise in at least 2 (usually more) technology, architecture, or delivery platforms.
• Ability to diagram/white board/sketch technology discussions live and on the fly with customers and peers.
• Lead discovery discussions with customers to define project scope.
• Create designs for customer projects resulting from these discussions.
• Able to present technology briefings to both sales and customer audiences focusing discussion on specific needs of different groups.
• Author detailed, technically accurate professional services scopes of work.
• Scopes include customer requirements, project caveats, customer and VAR roles and responsibilities.
• Assist sales team with demand generation, opportunity qualification, and completion of sales cycle.
• Build solution and technology accurate Bill of Materials for customer projects across diverse manufacturer or technology areas, including ongoing service and support SKUs.
• Previous experience in a technology focused field such as presales or operations preferred.
• IT Certifications such as Cisco CCNP and CCIE, Fortinet NSE and Palo NSP and NSA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in addition to the ability to develop social bonds and build EQ.
• Demonstrated experience designing and architecting enterprise networking, data center networking and security solutions from multiple manufacturers including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and HPE (Aruba and Mist) preferred.
• High level understanding of Data Center and Collaboration architectures is a plus.
• Able to compare/contrast offerings between multiple manufacturers.
• Experience scoping professional services for project delivery.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must demonstrate a can‑do attitude.

We focus on candidates that display our ACE factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Benefits

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long‑Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks vacation, additional paid time‑off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands‑on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

EEO Statement

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact [e-mail].

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Sentinel EEO Policy Statement available here: https://www.sentinel.com/about/diversity

Job ID: 2026-5068 | Type: Regular FTE | Client & Job Location: US-AZ-Tempe