Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Discovery + Lead consultative discovery sessions to understand customer business goals, technical requirements, and current state infrastructure. + Translate business challenges into value-based, scalable enterprise networking solutions. + Engage in executive-level conversations and technical workshops to shape customer strategy. Solution Architecture & Design • Design and integrate Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), CBRS/Private 5G architectures, and managed service offerings aligned with client operational models. + Architect full-stack enterprise networking solutions, integrating Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN and routing/switching. + Serve as the technical lead on opportunities, guiding the pre-sales process across multiple technologies and OEMs (e.g., Juniper Mist, Cisco, Fortinet etc.) + Develop High-Level Designs (HLD), Statements of Work (SOWs), proposals, and customer deliverables. + Own and convert designs into accurate Bill of Materials (BOM), cost models, and OEM configurations. • Translate technical designs into commercial solutions with cost modeling, pricing strategies, and bundled offerings in collaboration with sales and delivery teams. • Coordinate with OEM partners to manage solution alignment, pricing strategy, and deal registrations. Sales Enablement & Collaboration + Partner with Account Managers and BDM to drive deal strategy and competitive differentiation. + Support strategic pursuits, RFP responses, and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) engagements from ideation to closure. + Contribute to sales enablement material, playbooks, and demo development using our Center of Excellence. Thought Leadership & Market Awareness + Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the competitive landscape, market trends (e.g., AI-NaaS, IT/OT convergence), and emerging technologies. + Participate in industry events, partner briefings, and client innovation sessions to represent Black Box as a trusted advisor. + Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and best practices. • Demonstrated ability to lead complex deal strategy, influence decision-makers, and synthesize technical content into strategic business value. Qualifications & Skills Required: + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field—or equivalent experience. + 7+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, consulting, or service delivery. • Working knowledge of compliance and security frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, IT/OT) as they relate to enterprise network design. + Proven success designing and positioning enterprise networking solutions for large-scale clients. + Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for both technical and executive audiences. + Experience with major OEM platforms: Juniper Mist, Cisco, HPE Aruba, Fortinet, and similar. Preferred: + Experience working for a system integrator, VAR, MSP, or OEM in a customer-facing capacity. + Familiarity with vertical-specific use cases (Healthcare, Industrial, Finance, Education, Public Sector). + Advanced certifications: CCIE, JNCIE (highly preferred), or equivalents such as CWNP, CNNA/NP, NSE. + Familiarity with AI-driven networking, NaaS models, and hybrid connectivity strategies (on-prem, cloud-managed, edge).