Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco)
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LocationAhmedabad, India
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4–8 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Work closely with Sales, Partners, and Customers to understand business and technical requirements
Design end-to-end Cisco solutions including Enterprise Networking, Security, SD-WAN, Cloud, and Data Center
Create High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and BoQ/BoM
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
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
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
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
BE / B.Tech in a relevant discipline
4-8 years of experience as a Pre-Sales / Solution Engineer
Basic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)
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
Skills
Cisco Networking
Cisco Cybersecurity
VLAN
SD-WAN
Cisco Meraki
VPN
Cisco DNA Center
Cisco ISE
Duo
Umbrella
Secure Service Connect
SNMP
ManageEngine
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
ICMP
Firewalls
content filtering
virtualization
enterprise management systems
network monitoring
AD
NTP
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
Responsibilities
Job Description:
Pre‑Sales & Solution Design
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Work closely with Sales, Partners, and Customers to understand business and technical requirements
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Design end‑to‑end Cisco solutions including:
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Enterprise Networking (Switching, Routing, Wireless)
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Security (Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, Secure Access)
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SD‑WAN, Cloud, and Data Center solutions
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Create High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and BoQ / BoM
Cisco Technology Expertise
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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
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Prepare and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
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Create techno‑commercial proposals, compliance matrices, and scope documents
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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
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Coordinate with Professional Services and delivery teams for deployment readiness
•
Work with Cisco Account Teams, TAC, and OEM support for solution validation
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Maintain solution documentation and technical artifacts
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Mentor junior pre‑sales engineers as required
Mandatory Skills
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Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ICMP
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Solid understanding of network security: Firewalls, VPNs, content filtering
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Experience in virtualization, enterprise management systems, network monitoring
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Basic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)
Qualifications & Experience
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BE / B.Tech in a relevant discipline
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4-8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales / Solution Engineer
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Cisco certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferred
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Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills
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Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
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Customer‑focused mindset with ability to work independently
Why Join Us
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Exposure to enterprise and large‑scale Cisco deployments
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Work with cross‑functional sales, partner, and delivery teams
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Opportunity to grow as a trusted technical advisor and architect