Pre‑Sales IT Solutions Engineer

Impact Networking, LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Paid holidays

Sick days

Parental leave

401(k)

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Impact Networking, LLC is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer in Anaheim, CA to assess client environments and translate business and technical needs into scalable IT solutions. You’llPartner with Sales, Solutions Architects, and Security Consultants to design proposals, diagrams, and statements of work, driving smooth handoffs to implementation.

You will evaluate infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security technologies, and stay current with trends while delivering measurable client value.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, systems engineering, technical consulting, or related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of core infrastructure technologies including Windows Server, virtualization, storage, switching, firewalls, Microsoft 365, Azure, IAM, and Group Policy.
• Experience in a client-facing or pre-sales capacity, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• Proficiency in developing technical proposals, solution diagrams, quotes, cost estimates, and statements of work with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including managing multiple assessments and priorities within timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach across Sales, technical delivery teams, and clients.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure, Cisco CCNA, or comparable credentials are preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and delivering solutions in the client’s best interests.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Business Transformation Assessments by evaluating client infrastructure, security, cloud, and operational environments and identifying risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop technical recommendations across technologies such as Windows Server, virtualization, storage, networking, firewalls, IAM, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Design managed IT solutions that use Impact-approved technologies, align with internal standards, and address client requirements.
• Create accurate technical proposals, solution diagrams, quotes, cost estimates, and statements of work with defined scope and outcomes.
• Present assessment findings and proposed solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into business value.
• Partner with Sales, Solutions Architects, Technology & Security Consultants, implementation teams, vendors, and other practices to support cohesive solution development.
• Build trusted relationships with prospective clients and vendor partners through responsive communication and a consultative approach.
• Maintain assessment documentation, activity records, and time entries in Impact’s systems; identify opportunities to improve pre-sales tools and processes.
• Coordinate a thorough handoff to implementation and post-sales support teams, providing documentation and context for successful delivery.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices through ongoing training and certifications.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Networking

Systems engineering

Technical consulting

Pre-sales

Cloud (Azure)

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Identity & Access Management

Group Policy

Tools

Windows Server

Virtualization

Storage

Networking

Firewalls

Identity & Access Management

Group Policy

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

Impact Networking, LLC is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer in Anaheim, CA to assess client environments and translate business and technical needs into scalable IT solutions. You’llPartner with Sales, Solutions Architects, and Security Consultants to design proposals, diagrams, and statements of work, driving smooth handoffs to implementation.

You will evaluate infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security technologies, and stay current with trends while delivering measurable client value.