Senior Network Solutions Architect - Pre-Sales Leader

Ahead; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

AHEAD is seeking a Senior Pre-Sales Engineer specializing in Network and Network Security to guide complex solutions for our Atlanta-area clients. You will act as a thought leader within the Specialty Solutions Engineering team, shaping strategy and vendor partnerships to deliver integrated network and security outcomes.

You will collaborate with sales and engineering to size and configure products, create compelling proposals, and mentor junior team members as you evolve into the trusted

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in CS or engineering or equivalent.
• Pre-Sales and Data Center experience required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading technical pre-sales campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead network infrastructure discussions and strategy with clients.
• Coordinate vendor and partner relationships for pre-sales efforts.
• Design, architect, and consult on Ahead solutions for clients.
• Develop relationships with account managers and customers to support sales.
• Present design value and business justification to stakeholders.

Skills

Network Infrastructure Experience

Wireless expertise

Campus/LAN skills

Cisco certifications

Network Security (Palo Alto/Fortinet)

VMware NSX

Arista

Automation

AWS/Azure cloud connectivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Cisco

Arista

VMware NSX

F5/NetScaler

AWS

Azure

Job description

AHEAD is seeking a Senior Pre-Sales Engineer specializing in Network and Network Security to guide complex solutions for our Atlanta-area clients. You will act as a thought leader within the Specialty Solutions Engineering team, shaping strategy and vendor partnerships to deliver integrated network and security outcomes.

You will collaborate with sales and engineering to size and configure products, create compelling proposals, and mentor junior team members as you evolve into the trusted