Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco)

Ingrammicro Open · verified Oct 4, 2026

Ahmedabad Full-time Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Ingrammicro. Ahmedabad · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationAhmedabad

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 22, 2026 · 12d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Work with sales, partners, and customers to turn business and technical needs into Cisco solution designs
Build end-to-end designs spanning networking, security, SD-WAN, cloud, and data center environments
Produce HLDs, LLDs, bills of quantities or materials, proposals, compliance matrices, and scope documents
Lead solution presentations, demonstrations, proofs of concept, and technical walkthroughs during deal cycles
Coordinate deployment readiness with delivery teams while validating solutions through Cisco account teams, TAC, and OEM support

What you bring

A relevant BE or B.Tech degree and four to eight years in presales or solution engineering
Strong command of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ICMP, firewalls, VPNs, and content filtering
Hands-on familiarity with Cisco networking, cybersecurity, Meraki, SD-WAN, monitoring, and enterprise management systems
Clear presentation, communication, and documentation skills, including explaining technical topics to nontechnical stakeholders
Cisco credentials such as CCNA or CCNP are preferred

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level presales or solutions engineer who can connect Cisco architecture with customer requirements and commercial proposals. You should be comfortable engaging customers, partners, sales teams, and delivery groups, while working independently when needed. The position is based in Ahmedabad, India, and includes mentoring junior presales engineers as required.

From the employer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description:

Pre‑Sales & Solution Design

Work closely with Sales, Partners, and Customers to understand business and technical requirements
Design end‑to‑end Cisco solutions including:
Enterprise Networking (Switching, Routing, Wireless)
Security (Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, Secure Access)
SD‑WAN, Cloud, and Data Center solutions
Create High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and BoQ / BoM

Cisco Technology Expertise

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

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

Collaboration & Delivery Readiness

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

Mandatory Skills

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
Basic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience

BE / B.Tech in a relevant discipline
4-8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales / Solution Engineer
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

Why Join Us

Exposure to enterprise and large‑scale Cisco deployments
Work with cross‑functional sales, partner, and delivery teams
Opportunity to grow as a trusted technical advisor and architect