Logicalis
Solution Architect - Networking/Security/Wireless
Logicalis, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516
Solution Architect - Networking/Security/Wireless
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Job Description: Provides pre‑sales technical engineering support to Account Executives and clients as integral part of full sales process. Focuses on technical solutions for mid‑size and enterprise accounts and works closely with clients to determine how Logicalis solutions can best serve their needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Produces accurate designs and proposals for clients using Logicalis technologies, services, and methodologies.
Conducts assessments, studies, and/or surveys to obtain data; analyzes data to advise and recommend solutions.
Qualifies, from technical perspective, new business opportunities or requirements within existing and prospective clients to ensure alignment with target markets, portfolio, and delivery and lifecycle services capabilities.
Writes Statements of Work (SOWs) for Logicalis Professional Services.
Designs and configures complex solution components.
Proposes elements, configurations, and implementation details of solution.
Prepares for and conducts client proof of concepts.
Prepares and performs product demonstrations.
Broadens engagements with clients by promoting, defining, and positioning Logicalis services from entire portfolio as appropriate to client requirements.
Advises service delivery team to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
Helps clients understand solution benefits.
Interfaces with vendor and manufacturer teams.
Provides product and/or solution training for Logicalis Sales teams and clients.
Mentors Logicalis team members.
Participates in increasingly complex client projects.
Keeps abreast of latest solutions and services Logicalis offers.
Establishes relationships with clients by demonstrating strong listening skills.
Builds credibility and trust by delivering what has been promised within established timeframes.
Participates in regional and national events and regional team meetings.
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization’s values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Education/Experience/Technical Requirements/Certifications Equivalent combination accepted.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, management disciplines, or related field.
Experience / Technical Requirements
4 years in technical pre‑sales role with experience in:
Subject matter expert in designing and planning Data Center switching, routing and campus wireless solutions.
Cisco Commerce tools (CCW) and other solution design tools.
Experience with Juniper’s security suite (SRX Firewalls, SSE, Assurance and Threat Protection).
Proficient knowledge of industry standard network and security technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, Packet Capture, network assessments, router/switch rack and stack and cabling, network configurations and etc.)
7 years of proven technical experience, including design, implementation, and support of Network and security, in the following:
Primary Expertise:
Juniper: EX, SRX, MX, Mist AI, Junos OS
Aruba: ClearPass, AirWave, Central, Mobility Controllers
Secondary Experience (preferred):
Cisco: Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ASA/Firepower, DNA Center, ISE
Palo Alto: Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma
Fortinet: FortiGate, FortiClient, FortiManager, FortiAnalyze
Additional skills:
Wireless controllers and access points
Security policy management (ISE, ClearPass)
MFA integration (e.g., DUO)
Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, OracleCloud)
Protocols: IPSec, STP, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6
VMware vSphere/ESX administration
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications
Experience developing enterprise-wide solutions.
Experience combining products and services into technology solutions that meet client’s business needs.
Experience in business case development.
Consulting background focused on large multi‑vendor networking and security solutions.
Certifications Aruba
Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) – Required
Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX) – Preferred
Aruba Certified Network Security Associate (ACNSA) – Preferred
Juniper
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA‑Junos) – Required
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS‑ENT or JNCIS‑SEC) – Preferred
Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP‑ENT or JNCIP‑SEC) – Highly Preferred
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert – Security (JNCIE‑SEC) – Desired
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Preferred
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise or Security) – Preferred
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Preferred
Palo Alto
Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) – Desired
Fortinet
NSE 4 – FortiGate Security – Desired
NSE5 – FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer – Desired
NSE6 – Specialized Security – Desired
NSE7 – Enterprise Firewall – Desired
Other Skills Or Abilities
Excellent written and verbal skills; confidently and professionally interacts with external clients and internal teams.
Excellent time and prioritization management; multitasks to accommodate requests from multiple customers and Logicalis Account Executives.
Excellent problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage complex projects.
Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, easy‑to‑follow manner.
Ability to translate client requirements into appropriate technology solutions that meet customer business needs.
Ability to act quickly to changing environments.
Ability to travel nationally to meet with clients.
Participates proactively in own career development.
Physical Demands While performing duties of this job, employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to stand; move about, climb steps or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance. We value inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws.
NOTE:
It is Logicalis’ practice that when a client requires medical testing, the employee must accept that requirement as a condition of their assignment and either submit to the tests or show proof they’ve completed the test satisfactorily (i.e., TB Test negative).
Salary Compensation Range: $110,000-$150,000 plus commission
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Job Description: Provides pre‑sales technical engineering support to Account Executives and clients as integral part of full sales process. Focuses on technical solutions for mid‑size and enterprise accounts and works closely with clients to determine how Logicalis solutions can best serve their needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Produces accurate designs and proposals for clients using Logicalis technologies, services, and methodologies.
Conducts assessments, studies, and/or surveys to obtain data; analyzes data to advise and recommend solutions.
Qualifies, from technical perspective, new business opportunities or requirements within existing and prospective clients to ensure alignment with target markets, portfolio, and delivery and lifecycle services capabilities.
Writes Statements of Work (SOWs) for Logicalis Professional Services.
Designs and configures complex solution components.
Proposes elements, configurations, and implementation details of solution.
Prepares for and conducts client proof of concepts.
Prepares and performs product demonstrations.
Broadens engagements with clients by promoting, defining, and positioning Logicalis services from entire portfolio as appropriate to client requirements.
Advises service delivery team to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
Helps clients understand solution benefits.
Interfaces with vendor and manufacturer teams.
Provides product and/or solution training for Logicalis Sales teams and clients.
Mentors Logicalis team members.
Participates in increasingly complex client projects.
Keeps abreast of latest solutions and services Logicalis offers.
Establishes relationships with clients by demonstrating strong listening skills.
Builds credibility and trust by delivering what has been promised within established timeframes.
Participates in regional and national events and regional team meetings.
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization’s values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Education/Experience/Technical Requirements/Certifications Equivalent combination accepted.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, management disciplines, or related field.
Experience / Technical Requirements
4 years in technical pre‑sales role with experience in:
Subject matter expert in designing and planning Data Center switching, routing and campus wireless solutions.
Cisco Commerce tools (CCW) and other solution design tools.
Experience with Juniper’s security suite (SRX Firewalls, SSE, Assurance and Threat Protection).
Proficient knowledge of industry standard network and security technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, Packet Capture, network assessments, router/switch rack and stack and cabling, network configurations and etc.)
7 years of proven technical experience, including design, implementation, and support of Network and security, in the following:
Primary Expertise:
Juniper: EX, SRX, MX, Mist AI, Junos OS
Aruba: ClearPass, AirWave, Central, Mobility Controllers
Secondary Experience (preferred):
Cisco: Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, ASA/Firepower, DNA Center, ISE
Palo Alto: Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma
Fortinet: FortiGate, FortiClient, FortiManager, FortiAnalyze
Additional skills:
Wireless controllers and access points
Security policy management (ISE, ClearPass)
MFA integration (e.g., DUO)
Cloud networking (Azure, AWS, OracleCloud)
Protocols: IPSec, STP, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6
VMware vSphere/ESX administration
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications
Experience developing enterprise-wide solutions.
Experience combining products and services into technology solutions that meet client’s business needs.
Experience in business case development.
Consulting background focused on large multi‑vendor networking and security solutions.
Certifications Aruba
Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) – Required
Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX) – Preferred
Aruba Certified Network Security Associate (ACNSA) – Preferred
Juniper
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA‑Junos) – Required
Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS‑ENT or JNCIS‑SEC) – Preferred
Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP‑ENT or JNCIP‑SEC) – Highly Preferred
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert – Security (JNCIE‑SEC) – Desired
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Preferred
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise or Security) – Preferred
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Preferred
Palo Alto
Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) – Desired
Fortinet
NSE 4 – FortiGate Security – Desired
NSE5 – FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer – Desired
NSE6 – Specialized Security – Desired
NSE7 – Enterprise Firewall – Desired
Other Skills Or Abilities
Excellent written and verbal skills; confidently and professionally interacts with external clients and internal teams.
Excellent time and prioritization management; multitasks to accommodate requests from multiple customers and Logicalis Account Executives.
Excellent problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage complex projects.
Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, easy‑to‑follow manner.
Ability to translate client requirements into appropriate technology solutions that meet customer business needs.
Ability to act quickly to changing environments.
Ability to travel nationally to meet with clients.
Participates proactively in own career development.
Physical Demands While performing duties of this job, employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to stand; move about, climb steps or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance. We value inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws.
NOTE:
It is Logicalis’ practice that when a client requires medical testing, the employee must accept that requirement as a condition of their assignment and either submit to the tests or show proof they’ve completed the test satisfactorily (i.e., TB Test negative).
Salary Compensation Range: $110,000-$150,000 plus commission
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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