Job SummaryThe Presales Solutions Engineer - Network will work alongside Architects as a network expert supporting account teams, customers, and go-to-market initiatives. The Solutions Engineer will take a consultative approach and lead discussions with clientsregarding Network platforms, understand how technology enables business, and recognize opportunities for the company. This position is remote with a Home Office setup asdeterminedby SHI management. This position is remote with a Home Office setup asdeterminedby SHI management.About UsSince 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.ResponsibilitiesIncludes, but not limited to:Collaborate with account teams in understanding the maturity levels of customer environments through review and evaluation of Network technologies, consumption, implementations, and processesStrengthen our technical relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), strategic and emerging partners, and key partnersEducate and develop sales teams on Network solution selling and key technologies through 1x1 training, team training, and company trainingConduct product training and positioning for the Sales team and customerQualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experiencerequiredMinimum 2 years of experience with Cisco networking products, including switches, routers, wireless, nexus, and Meraki, and familiarity with Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW)Advanced Certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE, JNCIP,CASX, ACSPExperience creating complex Visio diagramsExperience creating and presenting effective presentationsExperience leading whiteboarding sessionsRequired SkillsKnowledge across the full scope of technical network solutions including route/switch, LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud edge, virtual networking, secure access, and network visibilityGeneral understanding of network architecture frameworks such as TOGAFAbility to understand complex technical and selling situations and the ability tosolve problemsorsolicitthe required resources.Outstanding written and verbal communicationExcellent negotiation and presentation skillsExcellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skillsDemonstrated technical knowledge and consultative skills.Preferred Skills:Experience with Azure/AWS networking and securitysolutions .Cloud Network Certs are a plus.Experience with Splunk or FSO productsExperience withsimilar productsand solutions from other vendors such as Aruba, Juniper, HPE,etcExperience with software-defined networking technologiesincluding SD-WAN,SASE,SSE,etcUnique RequirementsTravel up to 20% for customer meetings, internal meetings or engagements, travel to customer or partner sites, conferences,and SHI offices.Additional InformationThe estimated annual pay range for this position is $120,000 - $230,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran StatusRefer a friend to this job ( help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Job Locations US-RemoteRequisition ID 2024-17644Approved Min (Total Target Comp) USD $120,000.00/Yr.Approved Max (Total Target Comp) USD $230,000.00/Yr.Compensation Structure Base Plus BonusCategory Inside/Outside Sales