Data Networking Pre-Sales Engineer

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused

  Data Networking Pre-Sales Engineer

  to support the sales team by providing technical expertise, solution design, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of networking technologies, solution architecture, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Sales Support & Solution Design:

• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Design and propose network infrastructure solutions, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and security solutions.
• Conduct site surveys, network assessments, and proof of concepts (POCs).
• Assist in preparing RFP/RFI responses and technical documentation.
• Should act as interface to customers and is responsible to ensure that projects are designed for execution schedule, budget and customer technical specification requirements.

Customer Engagement & Presentations:

• Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for customers.
• Provide consultative guidance on networking technologies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with customers to define their network architecture and migration strategies.

Proposal & Documentation:

• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOMs), solution architecture documents, and network design diagrams.
• Assist in drafting proposals, SoW (Statement of Work), and business cases.
• Work with OEMs and vendors to optimize solutions and pricing.

Technology & Market Awareness:

• Stay updated with the latest trends in networking (SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, Network Security, etc.).
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend suitable solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to enhance product knowledge.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of networking technologies:

  Routing, Switching, Firewalls, VPNs, Load Balancers, SD-WAN, MPLS, and WLAN.
• Experience with networking vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba, HPE, or equivalent.
• Understanding of network security principles, firewalls, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting and solution architecture.
• Good communication and presentation skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):

• Cisco: CCNA / CCNP (Enterprise, Security)
• Juniper: JNCIA / JNCIP
• Fortinet: NSE 4 / NSE 5
• Palo Alto: PCNSA / PCNSE
• ITIL or other pre-sales-related certifications are a plus.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Visio, Power Point, excel, word etc.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in networking and security will be an advantage.