Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco)

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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Collaborate with sales and customers to design Cisco solutions, prepare technical proposals, and mentor junior engineers. Strong networking knowledge is essential.
Summary Generated by Built In

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Job Description: 

Pre‑Sales & Solution Design

  • Work closely with Sales, Partners, and Customers to understand business and technical requirements
  • Design end‑to‑end Cisco solutions including:
  • Enterprise Networking (Switching, Routing, Wireless)
  • Security (Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, Secure Access)
  • SD‑WAN, Cloud, and Data Center solutions
  • Create High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and BoQ / BoM

Cisco Technology Expertise

  • Strong understanding of Cisco Networking and Cybersecurity products
  • Experience with VLAN design, segmentation, inter‑VLAN routing, redundancy, and high availability
  • Cisco Meraki solutions (MX, MS, MR) – deployment and dashboard management
  • VPNs (Remote Access and Site‑to‑Site), SD‑WAN, network expansion and scaling
  • Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), ISE, Umbrella, Duo, Secure Service Connect (SSC)
  • Network monitoring using SNMP, ManageEngine, and similar tools

Customer Engagement & Proposals

  • Prepare and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
  • Create techno‑commercial proposals, compliance matrices, and scope documents
  • Conduct solution presentations, demos, PoCs, and technical walkthroughs
  • Support deal qualification, BOQ presentation, and deal ID creation
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers and partners

Collaboration & Delivery Readiness

  • Coordinate with Professional Services and delivery teams for deployment readiness
  • Work with Cisco Account Teams, TAC, and OEM support for solution validation
  • Maintain solution documentation and technical artifacts
  • Mentor junior pre‑sales engineers as required

Mandatory Skills

  • Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ICMP
  • Solid understanding of network security: Firewalls, VPNs, content filtering
  • Experience in virtualization, enterprise management systems, network monitoring
  • Basic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience

  • BE / B.Tech in a relevant discipline
  • 4-8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales / Solution Engineer
  • Cisco certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferred
  • Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
  • Customer‑focused mindset with ability to work independently

Why Join Us

  • Exposure to enterprise and large‑scale Cisco deployments
  • Work with cross‑functional sales, partner, and delivery teams
  • Opportunity to grow as a trusted technical advisor and architect

Skills Required

  • 4-8 years of experience as a Pre-Sales / Solution Engineer
  • BE / B.Tech in a relevant discipline
  • Cisco certifications such as CCNA / CCNP

Ingram Micro Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ingram Micro and has not been reviewed or approved by Ingram Micro.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Feedback suggests bonus eligibility is common and commission structures can lift total earnings in sales roles. Pay is described as solid and reliably on time in many contexts.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the health offering is comprehensive, with multiple medical options including a copay-only plan and an HSA plan with employer funding. Wellness programs, pharmacy support, and an EAP reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests retirement support includes a 401(k) with company match and automatic savings features. This provides a structured foundation for long-term savings.

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The Company
HQ: Irvine, CA
27,182 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead.

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