About the role

The Inside Solutions Architect leads technical discovery sessions to design and recommend secure, scalable networking solutions that align with client business goals. They partner with sales teams to drive revenue growth by providing technical expertise, creating proposals, and serving as a subject matter expert throughout the sales cycle.

What they look for

Networking Presales Solutions architecture Routing Switching Wireless networking SD-WAN Network security Cloud networking Data center connectivity Technical discovery Consultative selling Bills of materials Technical proposals Mentoring Relationship management

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience in networking infrastructure and 4 years in a customer-facing presales or consulting role. Professional certifications such as CCNA, HPE Aruba ACA, or Juniper JNCIA are required, with higher-level certifications preferred.

Benefits

Life insurance Health insurance Voluntary pension scheme Complimentary meals In-house gym

Full description

Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

The Inside Solutions Architect II (Networking) is a presales technical resource responsible for leading the consultative discovery of clients' business goals, technical requirements, and operational challenges, translating those needs into secure, scalable, and business-aligned networking solutions. The primary objective of the ISA II is to drive revenue growth, profitability, and customer success by providing technical expertise throughout the sales cycle.

The Networking ISA II serves as a trusted advisor to customers, account executives, and internal stakeholders by designing and recommending advanced networking architectures spanning enterprise routing and switching, wireless, SD-WAN, network security, cloud networking, and data center connectivity. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to help customers modernize infrastructure, mitigate risk, and achieve strategic outcomes.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in networking technologies, experience supporting complex presales engagements, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and executive-level audiences

What you’ll do as an Inside Solutions Architect:

Employees employed in the role of Inside Solutions Architect shall be required to apply their independent minds and demonstrate intellectual abilities in their decision-making.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Lead technical discovery sessions to identify customer business objectives, current-state environments, challenges, and solution requirements.
Design and recommend networking solutions that align with customer goals, technical standards, and budget requirements.
Partner with sales teams to develop account strategies and advance opportunities through the sales cycle.
Create and validate Bills of Materials (BoMs), technical proposals, and supporting documentation.
Serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, network security, cloud networking, and network management platforms.
Deliver technical presentations, solution demonstrations, workshops, and architecture reviews for customers and internal stakeholders.
Review designs, configurations, and quotes to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with customer requirements.
Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships through additional technologies, services, and solution enhancements.
Collaborate with vendor partners and technical resources to develop innovative customer solutions and maintain strategic relationships.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, competitive offerings, and vendor roadmaps.
Mentor junior architects and technical resources while contributing to process improvements, documentation standards, and technical best practices.
Develop expertise in Zones' services portfolio and integrate services into solution recommendations when appropriate.

Certification Requirements

Cisco CCNA, HPE Aruba ACA-CA, HPE Aruba ACA-S, or HPE Juniper JNCIA-Junos required.
Cisco CCNP, HPE Aruba ACP-CA, HPE Aruba ACP-S, HPE Juniper JNCIS-ENT, or JNCIP-ENT preferred.
Additional certifications from Cisco, HPE Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or other strategic networking vendors are highly desirable.

What you will bring to the team:

Minimum of 6+ years of experience in networking infrastructure, implementation, engineering, or support roles.
Minimum of 4+ years in a customer-facing presales Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, or consulting role.
Demonstrated experience designing enterprise networking solutions across multiple technologies and vendors.
Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols, wireless networking, SD-WAN, network security, cloud networking, and data center connectivity.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and executive-level audiences.
Proven ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities in a fast-paced sales environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and relationship management skills.

Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

At Zones, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member is valued and supported. We offer life insurance, optional health insurance, EOBI, and a voluntary pension scheme in line with Company policy. Employees also enjoy additional perks such as Complimentary meals, and access to our in-house gym.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and remain dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination of any kind. If you are passionate about driving innovation in IT, sales, engineering, or operations, Zones provides a dynamic and collaborative environment to help you grow your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Job timings: 8 PM – 5 AM PK Time