Solutions Architect Consultant (Networking/Data Center)

Insight; United States; Remote; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Insight is seeking a Solutions Architect Consultant (Networking/Data Center) to lead networking and security strategy in a remote, travel-friendly role within the United States. You will craft solutions across SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, and data center networking, while creating enablement materials for sales and delivery teams.

You will collaborate with partners like Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet, and leverage AI tools to improve research and strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in networking, network security, infrastructure architecture, consulting, technical sales, solution strategy, portfolio management, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies including wireless, switching, routing, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, firewalls, cloud connectivity, and data center networking.
• Experience translating market and customer insights into solution strategy and go-to-market plans.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across sales, engineering, delivery, leadership, and partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive networking and network security strategy based on market trends, customer needs, partner roadmaps, and industry research.
• Develop solutions and go-to-market initiatives across technologies including enterprise networking, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, network security, data center networking, observability, and AI-ready infrastructure.
• Create sales enablement materials, solution documentation, presentations, and training content.
• Partner with sales, architects, delivery teams, marketing, and technology partners to build and promote differentiated solutions.
• Support strategic customer opportunities, executive discussions, RFPs, and solution positioning.
• Build relationships with key networking and security partners such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance research, content development, and solution strategy.
• Monitor market trends, field adoption, and partner activity to refine offerings.

Skills

Networking

Network security

Infrastructure architecture

Solution strategy

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Content creation

AI tools

Education

CCNP

CCIE

JNCIP

PCNSE

Fortinet certifications

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Juniper

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Job description

Solutions Architect Consultant (Networking/Data Center)

Location: Remote (Occasional Travel)

Compensation: Based on experience; up to $160K Base Salary + 15% Quarterly Bonus + Full Benefits Package

The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight.

What You'll Do

• Drive networking and network security strategy based on market trends, customer needs, partner roadmaps, and industry research.
• Develop solutions and go-to-market initiatives across technologies including enterprise networking, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, network security, data center networking, observability, and AI-ready infrastructure.
• Create sales enablement materials, solution documentation, presentations, and training content.
• Partner closely with sales, architects, delivery teams, marketing, and technology partners to build and promote differentiated solutions.
• Support strategic customer opportunities, executive discussions, RFPs, and solution positioning.
• Build strong relationships with key networking and security partners such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance research, content development, and solution strategy.
• Monitor market trends, field adoption, and partner activity to continuously refine solution offerings.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in networking, network security, infrastructure architecture, consulting, technical sales, solution strategy, portfolio management, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies including wireless, switching, routing, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, firewalls, cloud connectivity, and data center networking.
• Experience translating market and customer insights into solution strategy and go-to-market plans.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across sales, engineering, delivery, leadership, and partner teams.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in creating technical and sales-focused content and enablement materials.
• Comfortable using AI tools to improve productivity and solution development.

Preferred Experience

• Background as a Principal Architect, Solution Architect, Consulting Architect, Product/Portfolio Manager, or Technology Strategist.
• Experience with Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar providers.
• Knowledge of data center networking, observability, AIOps, AI-ready infrastructure, and modernization initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, PCNSE, Fortinet, or equivalent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic networking leader who enjoys influencing technology direction, collaborating across teams, and helping drive innovative solutions in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.