Solutions Architect Networking

The Opportunity:

DataVizion is hiring a Solutions Architect to lead the design sale and delivery handoff of network and security solutions for our clients. The stack is HPE Aruba Networking (AOS-CX Aruba Central ClearPass) and Juniper Mist for wired and wireless SD-WAN and WAN data center networking and cloud connectivity into Azure and AWS with segmentation NAC firewalling and Zero Trust principles built into the design rather than bolted on afterward.

The Impact Youll Make:

This is a presales architecture role not a ticket queue and not a pure sales seat. You partner with account executives from the first discovery call turn client business goals into scalable network designs present and prove those designs through demos site surveys and proofs of concept then document them well enough that our engineering and managed services teams can deliver without surprises. You are the clients trusted networking advisor from discovery through handoff.

The role is quota-carrying. You share accountability for an annual product and professional services sales target with the account team and your technical win rate on validations and proofs of concept is a primary measure of success.

Key Responsibilities:

Presales technical leadership

• Partner with account executives to run discovery identify client needs and propose the right networking and security solutions
• Deliver technical presentations live demos site surveys and proof-of-concept engagements
• Respond to RFPs and RFIs with accurate solution designs bills of materials and technical documentation
• Handle technical objections and position DataVizions solutions against competitors

Network solution architecture and design

• Translate business requirements into scalable secure network architectures
• Produce high-level and detailed designs for LAN wireless WAN and SD-WAN data center and cloud-connected networks
• Design network security controls including segmentation NAC firewalling and Zero Trust principles
• Ensure designs follow industry best practices and client compliance requirements
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware software and vendor platforms

Documentation and delivery handoff

• Create technical specifications network diagrams and scopes of work that engineering can deliver against
• Maintain accurate documentation of architectures configurations and changes
• Support project engineers during implementation and resolve design questions as they arise
• Ensure new solutions integrate cleanly with DataVizions managed services and monitoring

Client advisory and enablement

• Guide clients through technology choices roadmaps and best practices as their trusted advisor
• Lead workshops network assessments and technical enablement sessions for clients
• Explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical and executive stakeholders

Technology leadership and collaboration

• Research emerging networking technologies and trends including AI-driven networking and recommend what DataVizion should adopt
• Maintain strong relationships with vendor and distribution partners technical teams
• Share client feedback with leadership to shape DataVizions service offerings and go-to-market positioning
• Mentor engineers and contribute to internal design standards

What Youve Mastered:

• 7 years in network engineering network architecture or presales engineering ideally in an MSP or IT services setting
• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking: routing switching wireless LAN VPN SD-WAN and IP services
• Strong understanding of network security including firewalls NAC segmentation and Zero Trust
• Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba Networking (AOS-CX Aruba Central ClearPass) and/or Juniper Mist
• Working knowledge of cloud networking in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
• Proven ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects at once with sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening negotiation presentation and written communication skills
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Certifications such as Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX) Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) Juniper JNCIP or JNCIE or Cisco CCNP or CCIE
• Experience with Cisco or Meraki platforms
• Familiarity with AI-driven network operations and network automation
• Experience with competitive positioning and objection handling in sales cycles
• Ability to build strong relationships with and influence executive decision-makers
• Experience writing scopes of work and quoting in a PSA or CPQ tool

Location and Travel

This role is based in a home office or a DataVizion office with regular travel to client sites for meetings site surveys and assessments. Site surveys are hands-on work: expect to walk facilities access ceilings and equipment rooms and spend time on your feet during client visits.

What Youll Get:

• Flexible work schedule with the option for a hybrid work environment
• Unlimited PTO
• Health Vision Dental and Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k profit-sharing plan
• Employee Assistance Program Services
• Professional development opportunities
• Team celebrations

About DataVizion:

Named a 2024 and 2021 Best Place to Work DataVizion an Inc. 5000 company has grown tremendously and provides a full range of business technology solutions in Professional and Managed IT Services throughout the Midwest. From enterprises to small businesses we prioritize better connections for our clients through IT solutions that enhance speed flexibility and productivity in a secure environment. Backed by superior support and customer service these proven solutions give our clients a competitive advantage to grow and thrive.

DATAVIZION LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at DATAVIZION LLC are based upon ones qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin age veteran status disability marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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DataVizion is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Required Experience:

Senior IC