Sr. Solutions Architect, Networking (Minneapolis, MN)

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

Job summary

Presidio, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect in Minneapolis, MN to join its Pre‑Sales Engineering Team. The role involves engaging with customers to understand their network and security project requirements, crafting engineering solutions, and providing technical presentations. Ideal candidates will have a comprehensive background in enterprise-class network solutions and a degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities include developing technical solutions, managing requirements gathering, and collaborating with sales teams. The position requires significant expertise in complex routing, next-gen firewalls, and significant experience with Cisco and HPE technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise-class network and security solutions.
• Expert-level knowledge in design, implementation and support of routing and switching solutions.
• Strong grasp of network design principles based on industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level technical solutions and present to customers.
• Collect business and technical requirements for network designs.
• Generate hardware configurations and write statements of work.

Skills

Expert in enterprise-class network and security solutions

Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco and HPE)

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

Network Access Control

SDWAN solutions (Cisco Viptela, Meraki SDWAN)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco Identity Services Engine

Aruba ClearPass

FortiNAC

Job description

Sr. Solutions Architect

Location: Minneapolis, MN (up to 25% travel within region).

We are looking to add a skilled Sr. Solutions Architect to our Pre‑Sales Engineering Team. The role involves meeting with Presidio customers, collecting requirements for business solutions related to network and security projects, and developing engineering solutions for sale to Presidio customers.

A successful Networking Sr. Solutions Architect should be able to 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 of enterprise‑class solutions from partners such as Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE, VMware, AWS, and other network infrastructure manufacturers. A solid grasp of network design principles based on industry best practices is required.

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 work with internal teams to complete these tasks
• Write statements of work (SoW) and develop professional service pricing utilizing Presidio tools
• Self‑pace and 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/Extended Sales Teams to develop customer rapport and solutions 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, demonstrating 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Presidio is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. Presidio is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Presidio is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. 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.