Cybersecurity Solutions Architect — Pre-Sales Lead

Exclusive Networks; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Networks in South Africa seeks a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect to design and enable cutting-edge security solutions across partner and vendor ecosystems. You will guide pre‑sales, shape secure architectures, and support sales teams with high‑level troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in cybersecurity, strong knowledge of Fortinet, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Tenable, and hands-on experience with security tools and BOM creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security.
• Industry certifications (Fortinet, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Tenable) preferred.
• Experience with network and security tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, and Nmap.
• Endpoint protection and vulnerability management experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for partners and customers.
• Lead proof of concepts (POCs) to demonstrate value.
• Translate requirements into BOMs and solution proposals.
• Act as trusted technical advisor to partners and customers.
• Maintain relationships with vendors to align roadmaps.
• Scope Professional Services engagements and draft SOWs.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Pre-sales engagement

Solution design

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Certifications (Fortinet, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Tenable)

Tools

Wireshark

TCPDump

Nmap

Palo Alto

Fortinet

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Job description

Exclusive Networks in South Africa seeks a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect to design and enable cutting-edge security solutions across partner and vendor ecosystems. You will guide pre‑sales, shape secure architectures, and support sales teams with high‑level troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in cybersecurity, strong knowledge of Fortinet, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Tenable, and hands-on experience with security tools and BOM creation.