Sr. Solutions Architect (Denver, CO)

Presidio, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio, a leading technology solutions provider, is seeking a skilled Network-focused Solutions Architect in Denver, CO. You will engage with customers to gather requirements and design enterprise network and security solutions including hardware, software, licensing, and services.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in enterprise networking and 2+ years in presales, with deep knowledge of routing, switching, SD-WAN, SASE, and data center networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience.
• 7+ years of enterprise network and security solutions experience.
• 2+ years of presales experience.
• Expert knowledge in complex routing and switching, next-gen firewalls/VPNs, AI operations and networking, data center switching, SASE/SD-WAN.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level technical solutions and present to customers (Hardware, Software, Licensing, Professional Services).
• Collect business and technical requirements.
• Complete end-to-end, full lifecycle network designs.
• Drive whiteboard conversations and craft customer-facing presentations.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Generate hardware configurations (BoM).
• Write statements of work (SoW) and develop Professional Service pricing.
• Collaborate with Account Executives and Extended Sales Teams to develop customer solutions.
• Maintain and develop technical and certification skills.

Skills

Network design

Presales

LAN/WAN

Security

Data Center

Cisco certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Arista

HP

VMware NSX

Cisco ACI

Job description

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future

At Presidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries throughcutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses-and their customers-to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role

We are looking to add a skilled Network focused Solutions Architect to our team in Denver, CO. As a member of the Pre-Sales Engineering Team, you will be responsible for meeting with Presidio's customers, collecting requirements for business solutions related to network and security projects, and developing engineering solutions for sale to Presidio customers.

A successful Networking Solutions Architect (SA) should be able to develop, present, and explain various network infrastructure technologies (LAN/WAN, Data Center Switching, Security, SD-WAN) to customers, guide them through requirements gathering, and formulate a solution consisting of hardware, software, licensing, and engineering services.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of ENTERPRISE class solutions from partners such as Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, VMware and other network infrastructure manufacturers. Successful candidates will have a solid grasp of network design principles based on industry best practices.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop high-level technical solutions and present to customers (Hardware, Software, Licensing, Professional Services)
• Collect business and technical requirements
• Complete end-to-end, full lifecycle network designs
• Drive whiteboard conversations
• Craft customer facing presentations
• Delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations
• Generate hardware configurations (BoM)
• Write statements of work (SoW) and develop Professional Service pricing utilizing Presidio tools.
• Ability to self-pace and self-set direction in a team environment to drive business
• Work with Account Executive/Extended Sales Teams to develop customer relationship and solutions and assist in overall sales process
• Maintain and develop technical and technology specific skill sets and certifications

Required Skills and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience
• 7+ years of experience, which demonstrates a significant level of expertise in enterprise class network and security solutions.
• 2+ years of presales experience
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation and support of one or more of the following:
  • Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco, Arista, HP)
  • Next gen firewalls/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
  • AI Operations
  • AI networking
  • Data Center switching/segmentation solutions such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX
  • SASE, SD-WAN and other cloud-based networking technologies

Preferred Experience:

• One or more of the following certifications: CCDP/CCNP/CCIE and other non-Cisco certifications.
• Cisco Wireless
• Palo Alto NGFW
• Experience in a Value Added Reseller (VAR) environment

A successful Solutions Architect will be able to demonstrate technical and design expertise based on past/present experience in deployment, administration, configuration, or integration. Experience working as a consultant or network architect is desirable.

Networking Experience:

• Industry standards-based network design principles
• IP Routing, Router & Switch sizing
• Advanced Network Design & Architecture
• Branch Site Design

Your future at Presidio

Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers-thinkers, builders, and collaborators-who push the boundaries of what's possible. With our expertise in AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let's redefine what's next-together.

About Presidio

At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio's expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information, visit www.presidio.com

Presidio has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to have a workforce that includes the community we serve.

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