RIS Network Solution Architect Senior Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Solution Architect to join our pre-sales and solutioning team. This role is focused on designing and architecting innovative network solutions for prospective and existing clients during the sales cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design end-to-end network solutions tailored to client business requirements and digital transformation goals

Develop technical proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and comprehensive solution blueprints

Collaborate with sales and account teams to translate complex client requirements into viable, scalable network architectures

Create compelling proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and technical demonstrations for client presentations

Provide thought leadership on emerging network technologies and industry trends

Conduct technical discovery sessions and workshops with client stakeholders

Develop solution cost models and Bill of Materials (BoM) for network infrastructure

Ensure proposed solutions align with industry best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements

Partner with delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and smooth transition to implementation

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

12+ years of experience in enterprise network design and architecture

Deep expertise in SD-WAN technologies (Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, Silver Peak)

Strong knowledge of network security frameworks including SASE and Zero-Trust Architecture

Hands-on experience with cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Expertise in routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VxLAN)

Experience with network automation and orchestration tools

Knowledge of load balancing, firewall technologies, and network monitoring solutions

Excellent client-facing and consultative selling skills

Strong presentation and communication abilities

Relevant certifications preferred: CCIE, CCNP, AWS/Azure Networking Specialty

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master's degree preferred