Senior Public Sector Solutions Architect

F5; Lake Michigan Beach (MI); On-site; USD 266,000 - 399,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is seeking a Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership within a Sales region. The SA will focus on areas such as Cloud, AI, DevOps, Security, and Service Providers, collaborating with Sales to tailor F5 solutions to customers’ business needs.

The role requires deep knowledge of F5 products, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex concepts for both executives and engineers. Training and certification are provided to stay current.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the industry with presales experience
• Strong public speaking and client presentation skills
• Deep knowledge of F5 solutions and related ecosystems
• Experience with Linux, networking, and virtualization
• BS/BA or equivalent; relevant certifications a plus

Responsibilities

• Work on strategic opportunities within the assigned region and provide technical expertise
• Evaluate trade-offs between alternatives from technical and business perspectives
• Act as evangelist and thought leader in your area of specialization
• Collaborate with solution architects and leaders to share ideas and address customer pain points
• Mentor the Solution Engineering community and support product launches and updates

Skills

Speaking at events

Whitepapers/blogs

Technical presentations

F5 solutions knowledge

Linux/Networking/Virtualization

Presales experience

Education

BS/BA or equivalent work experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Nginx

API Gateway

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

F5 is seeking a Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership within a Sales region. The SA will focus on areas such as Cloud, AI, DevOps, Security, and Service Providers, collaborating with Sales to tailor F5 solutions to customers’ business needs.

The role requires deep knowledge of F5 products, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex concepts for both executives and engineers. Training and certification are provided to stay current.