Senior Presales Network & Security Architect, Hybrid

Saige Partners

Iowa

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Hybrid work environment

401(k) profit-sharing plan

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Job summary

Saige Partners is recruiting a Solutions Architect for Networking & Security. You will lead presales engagements, design secure, scalable network solutions across LAN, wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, data centers, and cloud connectivity to Azure and AWS.

Role includes client discovery, proofs of concept, and clear design documentation for engineering and managed services teams. You will guide technology decisions, conduct workshops, and align designs with Zero Trust and security best practices, while

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or presales engineering.
Deep knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, wireless LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and IP services.
Strong understanding of network security, including firewalls, network access control, segmentation, and Zero Trust.
Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba Networking (AOS-CX, Aruba Central, ClearPass) and/or Juniper Mist.
Working knowledge of cloud networking in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects with close attention to detail.
Strong listening, negotiation, presentation, and writing skills.
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead presales engagements with account executives to gather requirements and recommend networking and security solutions.
Present technical designs through presentations, live demos, site surveys, and proofs of concept.
Respond to RFPs and RFIs with solution designs, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
Address technical objections and explain how proposed solutions meet client requirements.
Design scalable, secure network architectures for LAN, wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, data centers, and cloud connectivity.
Prepare technical specifications, diagrams, and scopes of work for engineering teams and support handoff.
Advise and enable clients on roadmaps, workshops, and technical enablement sessions.
Track networking trends and mentor engineers; influence go-to-market plans.