Senior Network Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales)

This is a strong opportunity for a Cisco-focused Pre-Sales Architect to join a well-established, engineering-led organisation with a long-standing reputation in enterprise networking.

The business has built its success on deep Cisco expertise, operating at a high level within the partner ecosystem for decades, with a strong focus on on-premise enterprise and campus network solutions.

You’ll be working in a strategic pre-sales role, owning the technical solution from initial customer engagement through to HLD, BOM creation, and proposal delivery, while collaborating closely with sales and delivery teams.

There is also a forward-looking element to the role, with increasing focus on product development, AI in data centre environments, and next-generation architectures such as Hyperfabric and Cisco ACI.

If you’re a Cisco specialist who wants to stay technically credible while operating in a customer-facing, solution-led role, this is a clean fit.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical pre-sales process for enterprise networking opportunities.

• Design and present Cisco-based networking and security solutions.

• Produce High Level Designs (HLDs) and architecture documentation.

• Build detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) using tools such as Cisco CCW.

• Deliver technical presentations and act as a trusted advisor to customers.

• Work closely with sales teams on solution positioning and account strategy.

• Engage with internal delivery teams to ensure solution viability.

• Stay aligned with evolving technologies including AI-driven infrastructure and modern data

centre architectures.

Technical Environment:

• ~85% Cisco (core focus)

• ~15% Fortinet

• Cisco Campus Networks (Switching, Wireless, Security)

• Cisco Meraki

• Cisco ISE

• Cisco Firepower

• Emerging: Cisco ACI, Hyperfabric, AI in DC

Skills / Must Have:

• Strong experience in a Pre-Sales / Solutions Architect role.

• Background within a Cisco partner environment.

• Deep knowledge of enterprise and campus networking.

• Hands-on experience with:

– Cisco Switching & Wireless

– Cisco ISE

– Cisco Firepower

– Meraki solutions

• Experience producing HLDs and BOMs (CCW experience beneficial).

• Strong presentation and customer-facing skills.

Nice to Have:

• CCNP or CCIE level certifications.

• Exposure to Fortinet solutions.

• Experience with Cisco ACI or data centre networking.

• Interest in emerging technologies such as AI in infrastructure environments.

Location & Working Pattern:

• UK-based (ideally South of England)

• Remote working

Benefits:

• Work within a highly respected Cisco-focused environment.

• Strong customer retention and long-term project work.

• Opportunity to contribute to future product and solution development.

• Stable organisation with excellent employee longevity.

Salary:

• £85,000 per annum

Employer:

A leading UK-based managed services provider delivering connectivity, cloud, and network solutions to enterprise and public sector organisations, with a strong heritage in Cisco-led networking and long-term customer partnerships.