Pre-Sales IT Solutions Engineer – Managed Services

Impact Networking; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Impact Networking seeks a Pre-Sales Engineer to partner with Solutions Architects, Sales, and Security Consultants to assess client environments and translate business needs into scalable IT solutions. You will evaluate infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security technologies, and craft clear recommendations, proposals, diagrams, estimates, and statements of work for successful projects.

The role establishes the foundation for long-term client partnerships by connecting technical discovery

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, systems engineering, technical consulting, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of core infrastructure technologies including Windows Server, virtualization, storage, switching, firewalls, Microsoft 365, Azure, identity and access management, and Group Policy.
• Experience in a client-facing or pre-sales capacity with 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.

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, identity and access management, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Design managed IT solutions that use Impact-approved technologies, align with internal standards, and address each client’s technical and business requirements.
• Create accurate technical proposals, solution diagrams, quotes, cost estimates, and statements of work that clearly define scope, assumptions, dependencies, and expected outcomes.
• Present assessment findings and proposed solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear business value.
• Partner with Sales, Solutions Architects, Technology & Security Consultants, implementation teams, vendors, and other managed services practices to support cohesive solution development and execution.
• Build trusted relationships with prospective clients and vendor partners through responsive communication, sound technical guidance, and a consultative approach.
• Maintain complete assessment documentation, activity records, and time entries in Impact’s designated systems while identifying opportunities to improve pre-sales tools and processes.
• Coordinate a thorough handoff to implementation and post-sales support teams, providing the documentation and context needed for successful delivery.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices through ongoing training, certifications, research, and internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Windows Server

Virtualization

Storage

Networking

Firewalls

Identity & Access Management

Group Policy

Microsoft 365

Azure

Tools

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Azure

Cisco CCNA

Job description

Impact Networking seeks a Pre-Sales Engineer to partner with Solutions Architects, Sales, and Security Consultants to assess client environments and translate business needs into scalable IT solutions. You will evaluate infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security technologies, and craft clear recommendations, proposals, diagrams, estimates, and statements of work for successful projects.

The role establishes the foundation for long-term client partnerships by connecting technical discovery