Microsoft Solutions Presales Engineer - Design & Advisory

Red River; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River is seeking a Presales Engineer focused on Microsoft Solutions to support our sales team in identifying, developing, and closing opportunities around the Microsoft ecosystem. The role involves translating technical concepts into business outcomes for technical and executive audiences, with travel up to 50%.

Ideal candidates bring a strong Microsoft portfolio background (Azure, 365, security/AI) and the ability to design architectures and deliver compelling technical presentations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, engineering, CS, or business.
• 5+ years in presales engineering, solutions architecture, or related roles.
• Experience designing and positioning Microsoft-based enterprise solutions.
• Strong cloud, security, networking, and modern workplace knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for Microsoft-focused sales opportunities.
• Develop architectures, technical proposals, and SOWs.
• Deliver executive briefings, demonstrations, and workshops.
• Collaborate with Microsoft teams, partners, and delivery groups.
• Support responses to RFPs/RFQs and customer procurement activity.
• Stay current on Microsoft solutions, licensing, and strategic initiatives.
• Travel up to 50% as needed to support engagements.

Skills

Presales engineering

Solutions architecture

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Security & Compliance

AI / Copilot technologies

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Engineering / CS / Business or equivalent

Job description

Red River is seeking a Presales Engineer focused on Microsoft Solutions to support our sales team in identifying, developing, and closing opportunities around the Microsoft ecosystem. The role involves translating technical concepts into business outcomes for technical and executive audiences, with travel up to 50%.

Ideal candidates bring a strong Microsoft portfolio background (Azure, 365, security/AI) and the ability to design architectures and deliver compelling technical presentations and