Networking Presales Engineer

Are you a customer-first networking expert who loves turning complex challenges into smart, secure solutions? We're looking for a Networking Presales Engineer to partner with sales teams by designing, validating, and presenting technology solutions aligned to customer requirements. In this high-impact role, you'll lead technical discovery, design tailored solutions with various technologies and help drive opportunities from concept to handoff-bringing both technical credibility and business value to every conversation.

Some responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Partner with Account Executives to qualify networking opportunities


• Lead discovery sessions on network architecture and security posture


• Design solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies


• Develop BOMs, SOWs, and architecture diagrams


• Deliver presentations, demos, and proof-of-concepts


• Collaborate with delivery teams for successful handoffs


• Obtain and/or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our customers


• All other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Cisco switching, routing, and enterprise networking


• SD-WAN and edge networking


• Fortinet, Cisco and Palo Alto firewall/security platforms


• SASE / SSE architectures


• Zero Trust networking strategies


• Experience designing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies


• Proficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP


• Wireless design experience, including RF predictions


• Experience in network security, such as designing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, architectures


• Experience working with diverse environments


• Proficient in datacenter networking design


• Familiar with datacenter networking standards, regulations, and best practices


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Willingness to travel to customer sites and datacenter locations as needed

Experience and Education:

• 5+ years in presales engineering


• Bachelor's degree in information technology, network engineering or a related field is preferred


• VAR, MSP, or integrator experience preferred


• Strong Fortinet, Cisco and/or Palo Alto expertise required


• Network security and segmentation design experience


• Enterprise network architecture experience


• Collaboration architecture experience is a plus

Salary range: The expected annual compensation range for this role is $125,000-$220,000 OTE (base salary plus commission). Final offer will depend on experience, qualifications, location and other relevant factors.