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Solutions Architect - Presales | Aruba at Ingram Micro — Greater Chennai Area

Experience6–8 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeunknown
Levelsenior
Posted25 Sept 2026

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About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is hiring in Greater Chennai Area in technology software. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.

The role

A senior solutions architect / pre-sales solutions engineer role in IT services at Ingram Micro (for enterprise networking and wireless). You deliver pre-sales enterprise network and wireless solutions, including HLDs/LLDs/BoQs, wired and wireless PoCs, and RFP/RFI/RFQ technical responses using VLAN design, inter-VLAN routing, MLAG/VSF/Virtual Chassis, LACP, Spanning Tree, and RF/Wi‑Fi security (802.1X, captive portals). Key skills include Aruba CX, Aruba Central, ClearPass, SmartZone, Cloud Wi‑Fi, Juniper EX/QFX and SRX, MPLS, VPNs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ICMP, and NAC/AD/DNS/DHCP/NTP integration. Based in Greater Chennai Area, India; work mode not specified.

Full job description

Core Technology Expertise (Multi‑Vendor Aligned)

6–8 years of experience as a Pre‑Sales Solutions Engineer delivering enterprise networking and wireless solutionsUnderstanding in L2/L3 switching and routing on Aruba CX and Juniper EX/QFX platformsStrong skills in VLAN design, segmentation, inter‑VLAN routing, and traffic optimizationProven high‑availability designs using MLAG, VSF, Virtual Chassis, LACP, and Spanning TreeExperience in campus and branch network architecture, scaling, and modernizationHands‑on with Aruba and Ruckus wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass, SmartZone, Cloud Wi‑Fi)Strong understanding of RF design, site surveys, capacity planning, and Wi‑Fi security (802.1X, captive portals)Solid background in WAN/SD‑WAN, Juniper SRX routing, MPLS to internet migration, and VPNsKnowledge of network security integration, NAC with ClearPass, and secure BYOD accessProven ability to deliver HLDs, LLDs, BoQs, PoCs, and support winning technical proposals

Solution Architecting

Engage with sales, channel partners, and enterprise customers to gather business and technical requirementsDesign end‑to‑end enterprise network solutions (Campus LAN, WLAN, Branch/WAN) and deliver HLDs, LLDs, and BoQs aligned to OEM best practices

Customer Engagement & Consultative Selling

Act as a trusted technical advisor, delivering solution presentations, demos, and architecture walkthroughsSupport wired and wireless PoCs and translate technical designs into clear business value propositions

RFP / Proposal & Deal Support

Lead technical responses for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs, including compliance matrices, solution narratives, and scope documentsSupport deal qualification, pricing discussions, OEM registrations, and solution validation with distributors and OEM teams

Collaboration & Delivery Readiness

Coordinate with professional services and deployment teams to ensure smooth handover and implementation readinessMaintain detailed design documentation and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and delivery teams

Mandatory Skills (JD Aligned)

Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ICMP) with an enterprise design and troubleshooting mindsetExpertise in wireless security, authentication, access policies, and infrastructure integration (AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP)

Certifications & Education

OEM and vendor‑neutral certifications such as Aruba and Juniper (as applicable)Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BE/B.Tech) or equivalent qualification