Presales Manager (Network)

Company Description

Since its inception in 1995, Progression has been at the forefront of delivering outstanding IT infrastructure services, creating significant business value for its customers. Today, it is a leading IT infrastructure service provider and managed cloud services company, featuring a state-of-the-art Data Center in Gurgaon. Progression provides a comprehensive range of cloud offerings, remote management services, managed hosting and disaster recovery services to customers globally. The company is known for its certified engineers proficient in designing, architecting, and optimizing computing infrastructure based on products from market leaders such as VMware, HP, Oracle, and Microsoft. Progression's ISO 27001:2013 certified Tier III+ Data Center in Gurgaon supports industry-leading Managed Private Hosting for SAP & SAP S/4 HANA, DR as a Service (DRaaS), and Remote Infrastructure Monitoring & Management (RIMM).

Experience: 9+ Years

Location: Gurgaon

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Professional with deep expertise in enterprise networking solution sales. The role involves working closely with the sales team and customers to understand current environments, identify gaps, and propose the right mix of networking, network security, campus/branch connectivity, and data center networking solutions. You will support technical discovery calls, architecture design, proposal creation, solution presentations, and handover to delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

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·Design and propose networking architectures covering Routing, Switching, LAN, WAN/SD-WAN, Wireless (Campus/Branch), and Network Security (Firewalls, NAC, VPN).

·Map current-state vs. proposed-state architectures; prepare high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) inputs.

·Prepare and deliver technical presentations, solution briefs, sizing documents, and Bill of Material (BOM).

·Respond to RFPs/RFQs/RFIs and tenders with accurate technical and compliance documentation.

·Conduct product demos, PoCs, bake-offs, or technical workshops to validate solution fit.

·Engage with OEMs (Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Fortinet, Juniper, Check Point, Palo Alto, etc.) for solution alignment, special pricing, and technical validations.

·Support network assessments, configuration reviews, and migration planning for customer environments.

·Work with internal delivery/implementation teams to ensure smooth handover, scope clarity, and on-time execution.

·Contribute to bid management, solution costing, techno-commercial proposals, and margin protection.

·Stay updated on emerging networking technologies, security trends, and competitive landscape; enable internal sales readiness.

Required Skills & Experience:

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·In-depth knowledge of enterprise Routing & Switching (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, link aggregation, etc.).

·Hands-on exposure to LAN/WAN design, Wireless (controller-based & cloud-managed), and SD-WAN concepts.

·Strong understanding of Network Security: Firewalls, UTM, IPS/IDS, VPN, NAC/802.1X, segmentation, and zero-trust approaches.

·Experience designing or reviewing Data Center networking architectures (leaf-spine, fabric, multi-site connectivity).

·Familiarity with OEM platforms: Cisco (IOS/NX-OS), HPE Aruba, Fortinet, Juniper, Check Point, Palo Alto (preferred exposure to at least 2-3).

· Ability to size hardware/software, licensing models, and support subscriptions; create accurate BOMs.

· Capability to produce HLD/LLD documentation and topology diagrams.

·Strong client-facing communication, whiteboarding, presentation, and proposal-writing skills.

·Preferred Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, Aruba ACMP/ACSA, Fortinet NSE, JNCIS/JNCIP, or equivalent vendor certifications (added advantage).

Interested Candidates can apply share your CV at Rachita.dhiman@progression.com