Sr. Solutions Architect, Networking (Minneapolis, MN)

Presidio; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect based in the Minneapolis, MN area to develop and present network infrastructure solutions to customers. This role involves working with various technologies including LAN/WAN and security solutions, and requires a strong understanding of enterprise-class solutions from partners like Cisco and Palo Alto.

The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree. This position offers opportunities for personal growth in a diverse environment, with an emphasis on technology and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise-class network and security solutions.
• Expert-level knowledge in design, implementation, and support.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level technical solutions and present to customers.
• Collect business and technical requirements.
• Complete end-to-end full-lifecycle network designs.
• Drive whiteboard conversations.
• Craft customer-facing presentations.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Write statements of work and develop professional service pricing.

Skills

Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco and HPE)

Next-gen firewalls/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)

SSE and SASE technologies

Network Access Control (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass)

IDS/IPS solutions (Cisco, FortiGuard)

Data Center switching solutions (Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)

SDWAN solutions (Cisco Viptela, Meraki)

Cisco/Meraki, Mist, or Aruba Wireless

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future

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

The Role: Sr. Solutions Architect

We are looking to add a skilled Sr. Solutions Architect to our team in the Minneapolis, MN area. As a member of the Pre‑Sales Engineering Team, you will meet with Presidio’s customers, collect requirements for business solutions related to network and security projects, and develop engineering solutions for sale to Presidio customers.

A successful Networking Sr. Solutions Architect (SA) should develop, present, and educate on 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, Palo Alto, HPE, VMware, AWS, and other network infrastructure manufacturers. Successful candidates will have a solid grasp of network design principles based on industry best practices.

This position includes up to 25% travel in the region and is based in the Minneapolis, MN area.

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
• Craft customer‑facing presentations
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations
• Generate hardware configurations (BoM) and/or work with internal teams to complete these tasks
• Write statements of work (SoW) and develop professional service pricing utilizing Presidio tools
• Self‑pace and self‑set direction in a team environment to drive business outside of traditional networking (cloud, cyber, managed services, and digital business opportunities, etc.)
• Build relationships with account executives and extended sales teams to develop customer rapport and assist in overall sales process
• Maintain and develop technical and technology‑specific skill sets and certifications

Required Skills

• 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.
• Expert‑level knowledge and experience with design, implementation and support of one or more of the following:
• Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco and HPE)
• Next‑gen firewalls/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)
• SSE and SASE technologies
• Network Access Control, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (preferred), Aruba ClearPass, and FortiNAC implementation, design, configuration.
• IDS/IPS solutions (Cisco, FortiGuard, Tipping Point, etc. are helpful)
• Data Center switching/segmentation solutions such as Cisco ACI, VXLAN, and VMware NSX
• SDWAN solutions such as Cisco Viptela, Meraki SDWAN, Prisma, Silver Peak, VMware Velocloud, etc.
• Cisco/Meraki, Mist, or Aruba Wireless

Preferred Skills & Experience

• One or more of the following certifications: CCDP/CCNP/CCIE and other non‑Cisco certifications
• Experience in a Value‑Added Reseller (VAR) environment

A successful Sr. 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.

About Presidio

Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented and marginalized. We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio. Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Presidio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Presidio is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. State Employment Services, please provide priority referrals to. Notice of Massachusetts Candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Presidio does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Presidio is not responsible for any feeds related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.