Howard Technology Solutions · 15 hours ago
Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect - Cisco Focused
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHoward Technology Solutions stands at the forefront of advanced technology services, and they are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect with a Cisco certification focus. This role involves leading enterprise infrastructure design and high-impact pre-sales architecture engagements across various domains, requiring deep expertise in Cisco networking platforms and strong consultative selling skills.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise infrastructure solution design using Cisco routing, switching, wireless, security, and data center platforms
Partner with sales teams and customer stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into Cisco-centric architectures
Develop and present solution architectures, technical proposals, BOMs, and Statements of Work (SOWs)
Conduct executive briefings, technical workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and proof-of-concept engagements
Serve as a trusted advisor to customers modernizing campus networks, WAN architectures, security frameworks, and data center environments
Perform network assessments, architecture reviews, and technology roadmap development
Communicate advanced technical concepts to CIOs, IT leadership, and engineering teams in clear, business-aligned language
Design and validate enterprise-class architectures, including:
Cisco campus and core switching (Catalyst, Nexus)
Routing and WAN solutions (BGP, SD-WAN, segmentation, MPLS integration)
Wireless and mobility platforms (Cisco Wireless, Meraki)
Security architectures (Firepower, Secure Access, Zero Trust, NAC, SASE)
Data center networking and ACI environments
Hybrid and multi-cloud networking integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Provide technical leadership across multi-vendor enterprise environments, integrating Cisco with Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and other ecosystem technologies
Drive Cisco best-practice adoption, scalability planning, and infrastructure modernization initiatives
Support strategic enterprise pursuits through technical differentiation and Cisco solution positioning
Lead customer demonstrations, architecture presentations, and technical validation sessions
Deliver internal enablement and training sessions on Cisco platforms, architectures, and competitive positioning
Develop enterprise architecture standards, Cisco reference designs, and solution frameworks
Create technical documentation, best practice guides, and reusable solution templates
Mentor engineers, architects, and pre-sales team members on Cisco technologies and design methodologies
Champion continuous improvement and innovation across the Digital Infrastructure practice
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in consulting, solution architecture, or senior engineering roles
Extensive pre-sales and Cisco infrastructure design experience with a proven ability to align complex solutions to business outcomes
Expertise in enterprise networking, security, data center, cloud, and software-defined solutions
Experience working in multi-vendor environments and integrating Cisco solutions into broader enterprise ecosystems
Strong understanding of automation, orchestration, cloud networking, SDN, and hybrid architectures
Proven ability to deliver executive-level presentations and influence strategic decisions
Preferred
Cisco CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Data Center) — Highly Preferred
Cisco CCNP (Enterprise, Security, Wireless, or Data Center)
Cisco CCDE
Aruba: ACX (Advanced), ACSX, ACDP, ACEP
Juniper: JNCIE-ENT, JNCIE-SEC
Benefits
Highly competitive salary, incentive structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
Career advancement opportunities in leadership, practice development, and enterprise architecture.
Company-supported certifications, training, and professional development programs.
Company
Howard Technology Solutions
Howard Technology Solutions brings to market cutting-edge technology—high quality, reliable, and affordable.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Susie McCraw
Partner Relations Manager
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