Senior Network Solution Architect, Presales

Job overview

The Senior Network Solution Architect, Presales is listed in Reston, VA, and the posting describes a client-facing role; work arrangement is not specified. The listed salary is $160,000–$185,000 per year. The role connects sales and delivery by shaping secure, scalable network and network security solutions for client pursuits. The architect leads discovery, solution design, technical qualification, proposal development, and client presentations for complex, multi-domain opportunities. The role also aligns sales, delivery, engineering, and specialty teams on feasibility, scope, and handoffs, while contributing reusable designs and mentoring other Solution Architects.

What you'll do

• Lead client discovery and develop network and cross-practice architectures
• assess client network environments and present solution designs
• advise on enterprise networking and network security
• develop cost models, estimates, proposals, and Statements of Work
• support RFP responses and technical demonstrations
• coordinate sales, delivery, engineering, and vendor partners
• mentor Solution Architects and contribute reusable designs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior network solution architect

presales

network architecture

network security

cisco

juniper

hpe aruba

fortinet

sd-wan

sase

reston va

blue mantis

$160k–$185k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Senior-level ownership of complex, multi-domain pursuits; expertise across Cisco, Juniper, HPE Aruba, and Fortinet platforms.

About the employer

Blue Mantis is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.