Senior Cybersecurity Architect – Presales
Description

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to join our Cybersecurity team in a high-impact presales role. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, translating business requirements into best-fit network architectures and designs.


You will work closely with account teams to scope, design, and present solutions across our cyber security line of business, with a primary focus on Cisco, Rapid7, Fortinet, Cloudflare and experience in frameworks such as Zero Trust, SASE, NIST, and CIS Controls.


The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a customer-facing environment, can work independently, and has the technical depth to confidently lead solution discussions across enterprise networking and security portfolios.


Responsibilities:


Presales Solutioning

  • Collaborate with account managers to qualify opportunities and define customer requirements.
  • Design end-to-end Cybersecurity across identity, endpoint, network, cloud security, and secure access. 
  • Create and present solution proposals, diagrams, and BOMs that align with customer needs and budgets.
  • Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for customers and prospects.
  • Position the value of investment in software and services suites (Enterprise Agreements) including Cisco Networking and Security, to support Customer flexibility and growth.

Vendor Expertise

  • Maintain deep technical knowledge of Cisco Security
  • Maintain working knowledge of Rapid7 and Cloudflare

Collaboration Across Practices

  • Support cross-practice opportunities, including cybersecurity solution alignment (ASE, endpoint security).

Independence & Ownership

  • Manage presales activities autonomously, setting your own priorities in alignment with business goals.
  • Develop repeatable solution templates and presales assets to improve team efficiency.
  • Participate in strategic account planning with sales leadership.
Requirements

Required:

  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity solution design and architecture.
  • Proven presales or customer-facing engineering experience at a Cisco partner, VAR, or similar environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent opportunities.
  • Strong presentation skills, both technical and business-focused.

Preferred:

  • Cybersecurity experience (e.g., Zero Trust, NAC, SASE) a plus.

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE) or equivalent.
Salary Description
estimated pay range of $200k, which includes bonus