Senior Solution Architect - Pre-Sales

Core BTS; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Vacation & flex time off

Company paid holidays

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

NRI North America is seeking a Senior Technical Solution Architect to work directly with customers, supporting account executives in pre‑sales engagements. You will recommend business and technical solutions, write statements of work, and shape how we engage clients across projects and technologies.

You will lead discovery and design sessions, create architectural designs and BOMs, and partner with sales teams to drive technical discovery for enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7–9 years in solution architecture, pre‑sales engineering, or technical consulting.
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to train and disseminate information to others.
• Proven ability to design and present complex technical solutions to enterprise customers.
• Clear interpersonal skills and teamwork across management levels.
• Experience with Cisco CCNP/CCIE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create architectural designs and infrastructure analyses.
• Lead onsite or virtual workshops.
• Own discovery, design sessions, documentation, BOMs, estimates and SOWs.
• Partner with account executives for technical discovery and architecture discussions.
• Develop tailored solution architectures aligned with business requirements and best practices.
• Conduct product demonstrations, whiteboard sessions and PoCs.
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs with detailed solution content.
• Mentor junior solution architects and share knowledge.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics,CS

7-9 years experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Public speaking

Solution architecture experience

CCNP/CCIE certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Job description

The Senior Technical Solution Architect will work directly with customers, assisting account executives in sales calls and business development in a pre-sales capacity, recommending business and technical solutions and creating statements of work.This is a customer-facing role with opportunities to shape the way we engage clients, deliver projects,and adopt new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Creating architectural designs, infrastructure/connectivity analysis & design.
• Leading onsite (or virtual) workshops.
• Own and manage discovery & design sessions, writing documentation, bills of materials, creating project estimates, and statements of work.
• Partner with account executives to lead technical discovery, solution design, and architecture discussions with enterprise clients.
• Develop and present tailored solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with industry best practices.
• Conduct in-depth product demonstrations, whiteboard sessions, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and technical questionnaires with detailed, solution-specific content.
• Influence product development through feedback based on client interactions and market demand.
• Mentor junior solution architects and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives across the pre-sales team.
• Collaborate closely with delivery and sales teams to ensure technical feasibility and seamless post-sale transitions.
• Maintain deep expertise in company offerings, competitive positioning, and industry trends.
• Other duties as assigned and directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7 - 9 years of experience in a solution architect, pre-sales engineer, or related technical consulting role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills. Confirmed technical knowledge and consultative skills and able to train and disseminate information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of management, vendors, and customers.
• Strong problem solving and analytical/reasoning skills.
• Proven time management skills while remaining flexible in responding to changing company and client needs.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Proven experience designing and presenting complex technical solutions to enterprise-level customers.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)

Benefits

You'll love working at NRI not just for the usual benefits, but for our environment and culture!

You'll work with a great group of people in a highly collaborative team and results oriented atmosphere.

You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and extremely positive environment where there is always the opportunity to challenge your skills and really move the needle.

You’ll work with large, sophisticated, and progressive clients throughout North America.

• Health
• Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Vacation and Flex Time Off Programs
• Company Paid Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Notices

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, or experience required of individuals in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

NRI North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

NRI North America will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

NRI North America will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with The Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.