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Sr Solutions Architect (Managed Services)

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Solutions Architect / Pre-Sales Engineer Cloud, Infrastructure, Network, Security

for Managed Services

Location:

Chicagoland | Full-time | Pre-Sales Leadership

A fast-growing, nationally recognized

Managed Services & Technology Solutions Provider

is seeking a

Solutions Architect / Pre-Sales Engineer

to join its high-performing team. This client-facing role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who thrives on designing enterprise-grade solutions across

Data Center, Network, Cloud, & Security for Managed Service offerings.

Youll play a pivotal role in shaping tailored IT strategies for mid-market and enterprise clients by bridging technical vision with business goals, partnering with account executives and service delivery leaders from discovery through close.

What Youll Be Doing

Serve as the

technical lead during the sales cycle , partnering with account teams to define client needs and build scalable infrastructure, cloud, security, and managed services solutions

Lead client-facing whiteboarding sessions, architecture discussions, and proposal development

Design holistic solutions that include

both project-based implementations and ongoing MSP services

(monitoring, support, lifecycle management)

Create SOWs, BOMs, and architecture diagrams that align with both client objectives and internal delivery capabilities

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them evaluate IT decisions and long-term service strategies

Ensure a seamless handoff to delivery teams, maintaining solution integrity throughout the client lifecycle

Stay up to date on emerging technology trends, vendor offerings, and MSP best practices

What You Bring

Strong experience in pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, or consulting ideally within a

VAR, MSP, or systems integrator environment

Deep technical expertise across:

Infrastructure

(servers, storage, virtualization)

Cloud Platforms

(AWS, Azure, hybrid, private)

Networking

(routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless)

Security

(firewalls, SASE, IAM, endpoint, Zero Trust)

Managed Services Models

(24/7 monitoring, co-managed IT, service desk, NOC/SOC)

Hands-on engineering background is a plus, but must now be

client-facing and strategic

Strong communication skills able to engage C-level stakeholders and IT leadership

Proficient in creating technical documentation, presentations, and architecture diagrams

Comfortable working across sales, engineering, and service delivery teams

Why This Role?

Help shape and deliver

full-stack solutions

that include cloud, infrastructure, network, security, and ongoing MSP support

Work directly with a high-performing team known for long-term client relationships and high retention

Competitive compensation, strong growth opportunities, and remote flexibility

Opportunity to have a real impact on mid-market and enterprise clients navigating digital transformation

If you enjoy designing smart, scalable solutions and influencing IT strategy from a technical front seat this role could be a great fit: Please apply ASAP or you can send your resume directly to me for immediate consideration: Chuck@levelociti.com