Description
Job Overview.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Presales Consultant / Solution Architect with a strong background in enterprise networking, information security, wireless technologies, and presales solutioning.The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Aruba (ClearPass, AirWave, Central), Cisco Routing & Switching, Cisco ISE, and other LAN/WAN technologies.You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable network solutions tailored to customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in network design and implementation across enterprise environments.
- Deliver technical presales support including solution architecture, presentations, product demos, POCs, and RFP responses.
- Prepare Bill of Materials (BOMs) and solution documents using tools like IRIS.
- Design and deploy secure network access solutions using Aruba ClearPass (802.1x, AAA, Guest, BYOD, Device Profiling).
- Configure and manage Aruba Wireless Controllers (WLC-7010) and APs (515, 505, 215, 220).
- Manage and monitor wireless networks via Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central.
- Design and troubleshoot Cisco Routing & Switching (2911, 6509, 4311, 2960, 3750, SG-300).
- Configure and support Cisco Wireless infrastructure and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Optimize network performance through troubleshooting, assessments, and best practices.
- Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with customer goals.
- Lead project delivery, stakeholder communication, and client satisfaction for presales engagements.
- Work with the sales team to understand customer requirements and propose suitable networking solutions.
Aruba
Key Technologies & Tools :
- Aruba ClearPass (AAA, NAC, 802.1x, Guest, BYOD).
- Aruba AirWave, Aruba Central.
- Aruba APs : AP-515, 505, 215, 220.
- Aruba WLC-7010.
- IRIS (for BOM preparation).
- Aruba CX Switches (VSF, DHCP, Tacacs, 802.1x).
Cisco
- Routers : 2911, 6509, 4311.
- Switches : 2960, 3750, SG-300, 3850.
- Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless Controllers (5508).
- Cisco Access Points : 1850, 1852.
- Cisco SNS-3595 Identity Service Engine.
Network & Security
- LAN/WAN Technologies.
- Dot1x, Radius, TACACS, MFA Integration (e.g., Cisco Duo).
- VPN, Port Channelling, VLAN, VTP, DHCP Snooping, Spanning Tree Protocol.
- Network Documentation, SOPs, Site Surveys.
Preferred Certifications
- Aruba Certified (ACSA, ACSP, ACCP) Preferred.
- Cisco Certified (CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE).
- Security certifications (optional) : CompTIA Security+, CISSP (nice to have).
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and client engagement skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Skills : Network, Presales, Aruba, Cisco, Routing & Switching, LAN and WAN.
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