IT Solutions Architect: Cloud, Networking & Security

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Gauteng invites a results‑driven IT pre‑sales professional to join our security and managed services focus. You will engage with clients to identify infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity requirements, and run site assessments and discovery sessions.

You will design solutions across networking, Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity; prepare proposals and costings; and support sales through presentations and deal closure.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT qualification or certification required.
• Experience in IT pre-sales, managed services or IT sales.
• Strong networking knowledge: routing, switching, wireless.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, servers, cybersecurity basics.
• Cloud and security solution experience is advantageous.
• Exposure to Sophos, MikroTik, Reyee or Ruijie is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex tech into business value.
• Self-motivated with a consultative client approach.
• Valid drivers licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to identify IT infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct site assessments and solution discovery sessions.
• Design and recommend solutions across managed IT services, networking, Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity.
• Prepare proposals, solution designs, and costings.
• Deliver professional solution presentations and support the sales team during the closing process.
• Grow managed services revenue through strategic client engagement.
• Manage and develop relationships within an existing Port Elizabeth client portfolio.

Skills

IT pre-sales

Managed services

IT sales

Networking

Microsoft 365

Cloud

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Communication skills

Presentation abilities

Consultative approach

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Education

Relevant IT qualification or certification

Tools

Sophos

MikroTik

Reyee

Ruijie

Job description

Network Finance in Gauteng invites a results‑driven IT pre‑sales professional to join our security and managed services focus. You will engage with clients to identify infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity requirements, and run site assessments and discovery sessions.

You will design solutions across networking, Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity; prepare proposals and costings; and support sales through presentations and deal closure.