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Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco) at Ingram Micro — Ahmedabad

Experience4–8 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeunknown
Levelmid
Posted2 Oct 2026

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About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is hiring in Ahmedabad in technology software. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.

The role

A mid-level Solutions Architect (pre-sales) role at an IT services and IT consulting company, working with Sales, Partners, and Customers on Cisco pre-sales solution design including enterprise networking and cybersecurity. You design Cisco solutions with HLD/LLD and BoQ/BoM, prepare RFP/RFI/RFQ proposals, and support demos, PoCs, and solution presentations while validating designs with TAC/OEM support. Required skills include TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN design, inter-VLAN routing, redundancy and high availability, Firewalls, VPNs, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, Secure Access, SD-WAN, SNMP, Meraki (MX/MS/MR), Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), and network monitoring with ManageEngine; plus virtualization and enterprise management systems. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (work mode not specified).

Full job description

Pre‑Sales & Solution Design

Work closely with Sales, Partners, and Customers to understand business and technical requirementsDesign end‑to‑end Cisco solutions including:Enterprise Networking (Switching, Routing, Wireless)Security (Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, Secure Access)SD‑WAN, Cloud, and Data Center solutionsCreate High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and BoQ / BoM

Cisco Technology Expertise

Strong understanding of Cisco Networking and Cybersecurity productsExperience with VLAN design, segmentation, inter‑VLAN routing, redundancy, and high availabilityCisco Meraki solutions (MX, MS, MR) – deployment and dashboard managementVPNs (Remote Access and Site‑to‑Site), SD‑WAN, network expansion and scalingCisco DNA Center (DNAC), ISE, Umbrella, Duo, Secure Service Connect (SSC)Network monitoring using SNMP, ManageEngine, and similar tools

Customer Engagement & Proposals

Prepare and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQsCreate techno‑commercial proposals, compliance matrices, and scope documentsConduct solution presentations, demos, PoCs, and technical walkthroughsSupport deal qualification, BOQ presentation, and deal ID creationAct as a trusted technical advisor for customers and partners

Collaboration & Delivery Readiness

Coordinate with Professional Services and delivery teams for deployment readinessWork with Cisco Account Teams, TAC, and OEM support for solution validationMaintain solution documentation and technical artifactsMentor junior pre‑sales engineers as required

Mandatory Skills

Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, ICMPSolid understanding of network security: Firewalls, VPNs, content filteringExperience in virtualization, enterprise management systems, network monitoringBasic knowledge of Infra services: AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience

BE / B.Tech in a relevant discipline4-8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales / Solution EngineerCisco certifications such as CCNA / CCNP preferredStrong presentation, communication, and documentation skillsAbility to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholdersCustomer‑focused mindset with ability to work independently

Why Join Us

Exposure to enterprise and large‑scale Cisco deploymentsWork with cross‑functional sales, partner, and delivery teamsOpportunity to grow as a trusted technical advisor and architect