Sr Solutions Architect (req #1408)

Role: Senior Solutions Architect specializing in networking and security technologies, serving as a trusted technical advisor to customers and sales teams. Responsibilities: provide technical expertise on Cisco, Meraki, HPE/Juniper/Aruba, Arista, and Palo Alto Networks solutions; develop and present solution architectures, configurations, and proposals; support sales account planning, RFP responses, and customer requirement analysis; mentor sales and technical staff; conduct knowledge transfers and customer presentations; maintain OEM certifications; participate in pipeline review and strategic discussions. Qualifications: 10+ years in partner networking/security support; 5+ years presales engineering experience; technical or engineering degree or equivalent; certifications preferred; strong communication, presentation, and detail orientation skills. High-Value: enterprise and data center networking/security, Cisco/Meraki, Palo Alto, HPE/Juniper/Aruba, Arista; presales support; hybrid-remote role based in Chicago, IL; minimal travel. WorkSetup: hybrid remote, based in Chicago, IL.