Solutions Architect - Presales | Aruba
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LocationChennai, India
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6–8 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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6–8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales Solutions Engineer delivering enterprise networking and wireless solutions
Understanding in L2/L3 switching and routing on Aruba CX and Juniper EX/QFX platforms
Strong skills in VLAN design, segmentation, inter‑VLAN routing, and traffic optimization
Proven high‑availability designs using MLAG, VSF, Virtual Chassis, LACP, and Spanning Tree
Experience in campus and branch network architecture, scaling, and modernization
Hands‑on with Aruba and Ruckus wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass, SmartZone, Cloud Wi‑Fi)
Strong understanding of RF design, site surveys, capacity planning, and Wi‑Fi security (802.1X, captive portals)
Solid background in WAN/SD‑WAN, Juniper SRX routing, MPLS to internet migration, and VPNs
Knowledge of network security integration, NAC with ClearPass, and secure BYOD access
Proven ability to deliver HLDs, LLDs, BoQs, PoCs, and support winning technical proposals
Engage with sales, channel partners, and enterprise customers to gather business and technical requirements
Design end‑to‑end enterprise network solutions (Campus LAN, WLAN, Branch/WAN) and deliver HLDs, LLDs, and BoQs aligned to OEM best practices
Act as a trusted technical advisor, delivering solution presentations, demos, and architecture walkthroughs
Support wired and wireless PoCs and translate technical designs into clear business value propositions
Lead technical responses for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs, including compliance matrices, solution narratives, and scope documents
Support deal qualification, pricing discussions, OEM registrations, and solution validation with distributors and OEM teams
Coordinate with professional services and deployment teams to ensure smooth handover and implementation readiness
Maintain detailed design documentation and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and delivery teams
Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ICMP) with an enterprise design and troubleshooting mindset
Expertise in wireless security, authentication, access policies, and infrastructure integration (AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP)
OEM and vendor-neutral certifications such as Aruba and Juniper (as applicable)
Bachelor's degree in engineering (BE/B.Tech) or equivalent qualification
Skills
Aruba CX
Juniper EX/QFX
Aruba Central
ClearPass
Ruckus SmartZone
Cloud Wi-Fi
Juniper SRX
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
ICMP
VLAN
MLAG
VSF
Virtual Chassis
LACP
Spanning Tree
802.1X
MPLS
VPN
NAC
AD
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
About the role
Job Description:
Core Technology Expertise (Multi‑Vendor Aligned)
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6–8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales Solutions Engineer delivering enterprise networking and wireless solutions
•
Understanding in L2/L3 switching and routing on Aruba CX and Juniper EX/QFX platforms
•
Strong skills in VLAN design, segmentation, inter‑VLAN routing, and traffic optimization
•
Proven high‑availability designs using MLAG, VSF, Virtual Chassis, LACP, and Spanning Tree
•
Experience in campus and branch network architecture, scaling, and modernization
•
Hands‑on with Aruba and Ruckus wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass, SmartZone, Cloud Wi‑Fi)
•
Strong understanding of RF design, site surveys, capacity planning, and Wi‑Fi security (802.1X, captive portals)
•
Solid background in WAN/SD‑WAN, Juniper SRX routing, MPLS to internet migration, and VPNs
•
Knowledge of network security integration, NAC with ClearPass, and secure BYOD access
•
Proven ability to deliver HLDs, LLDs, BoQs, PoCs, and support winning technical proposals
Solution Architecting
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Engage with sales, channel partners, and enterprise customers to gather business and technical requirements
•
Design end‑to‑end enterprise network solutions (Campus LAN, WLAN, Branch/WAN) and deliver HLDs, LLDs, and BoQs aligned to OEM best practices
Customer Engagement & Consultative Selling
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Act as a trusted technical advisor, delivering solution presentations, demos, and architecture walkthroughs
•
Support wired and wireless PoCs and translate technical designs into clear business value propositions
RFP / Proposal & Deal Support
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Lead technical responses for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs, including compliance matrices, solution narratives, and scope documents
•
Support deal qualification, pricing discussions, OEM registrations, and solution validation with distributors and OEM teams
Collaboration & Delivery Readiness
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Coordinate with professional services and deployment teams to ensure smooth handover and implementation readiness
•
Maintain detailed design documentation and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and delivery teams
Mandatory Skills (JD Aligned)
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Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ICMP) with an enterprise design and troubleshooting mindset
•
Expertise in wireless security, authentication, access policies, and infrastructure integration (AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP)
Certifications & Education
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OEM and vendor‑neutral certifications such as Aruba and Juniper (as applicable)
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BE/B.Tech) or equivalent qualification