Network Infrastructure Presales Engineer

MGT Consulting Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Healthcare benefits

401K matching

Job summary

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Network Infrastructure Pre-Sales Engineer to lead technical evaluations, customer demonstrations, and solution design. You will collaborate with sales to align technical requirements with proposed architectures and drive the pre-sales process onsite or virtually.

You will engineer scalable network solutions across routing, switching, security, WLAN, and SD-WAN, coordinate with vendors, and provide post-sales support during project startup.

Qualifications

• Five or more years hands-on in a technology field.
• Two or more years of pre-sales engineering experience.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into BOM and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer presentations and equipment demonstrations on-site or virtual.
• Attend on-site meetings and provide technical guidance, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Provide architect-level oversight on large projects throughout delivery.
• Deliver post-sales technical support during project startup and beyond.
• Identify and promote MSP solutions including Monitoring, SIEM/SOC, and VoIP/Cloud VoIP.

Skills

Routing & Switching

L2/L3 Networking

VPN Technology

Firewalls & Security

WLAN Technologies

Vendor Certifications

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HPE Juniper Aruba

Cisco

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Arista

F5

Job description

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: NETWO002399

• Posted : September 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Houston, TX 77041, USA

Description

Network Infrastructure Pre Sales Engineer
FLSA Status: Exempt Full-Time Location: Houston, TX

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale.Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Pre-Sales: Lead impactful customer presentations and equipment demonstrations on-site or virtually; work closely with sales to develop and nurture customer relationships while executing both strategic and tactical objectives; actively contribute to proposal creation and tailored solution presentations.
• On-Site Engagement: Attend on-site customer meetings as required, providing technical expertise, solution guidance, and ensuring alignment between client needs and proposed architectures. Travel to customer locations will be needed based on project requirements.
• Architectural Oversight: Provide Architect Level oversight on large, complex projects, ensuring best practices in design, implementation, and integration, while maintaining technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Post-Sales: Deliver architect-level technical support during project startup and, when necessary, after implementation, guaranteeing a seamless transition and ongoing client satisfaction.
• Technical: Identify, position, and promote opportunities for MGT’s MSP solutions, including Monitoring, Element Management, SIEM/SOC, and Managed VoIP/Cloud VoIP.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Key Technical Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of routing and switching.
• L2 edge switches, L3 routers, VPN technology, and optical network devices.
• Layer 4-7 application switches, firewalls (NG Firewalls), load balancers, IDPs, and cybersecurity practices.
• WLAN technologies (Controller and Cloud managed).
• Experience with products from leading providers: HPE - Juniper/Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Arista, and F5 (vendor certifications preferred).
• OSI network model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of hands‑on experience in an applicable technology field.
• Two (2) or more years of pre-sales engineering experience.

Skills

• Proven ability to design and implement large-scale solutions including budgetary and detailed cost estimating.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate customer requirements into bill of materials (BOM) and system design.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to new technologies.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing learning and professional growth.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage

MGT Impact Solutions, LLCis an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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