Associate Solutions Architect, Cisco (Remote in US)

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future At Presidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses-and their customers-to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights. The RolePresidio has an opportunity for a motivated, intelligent, and energetic individual to join our National PreSales team supporting our Vista customer base. As an Associate Solutions Architect, you'll serve as a strategic pre-sales engineering resource focused on Cisco, enabling security and network solutions from a market-leading technology provider. In this customer-facing role, you'll collaborate with customers, Account Managers, and fellow Solutions Architects to drive pipeline growth, deliver enablement, and help position innovative solutions. This is a remote position based in the United States with preference for candidates that live in the Central Time Zone. Responsibilities include: • Act as a technical resource for Cisco-based solutions in pre-sales engagements • Deliver solution overviews and enablement to internal teams and customers • Contribute to the development of sales strategies and support customer-facing efforts • Stay current with technology trends, products, and industry best practices through training, webinars, and collaboration with national practices • Develop accurate and complete Bill of Materials (BoMs), solution diagrams, and configuration support for strategic vendor technologies • Create Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Pricing Documents, and proposal materials to support Presidio's service offerings • Create costing options & estimates for Presidio services and product-based solutions • Create Solution diagrams, collect & analyze requirements data from customers, and perform other PreSales activities in support of engineering initiatives • Research technical issues, answer customer questions about products, technologies, solutions, and offerings from our OEM partners • Ensure quality and consistency of pre-sales deliverables by following standardized processes and workflows • Collaborate with other team members to provide solutions for Presidio's customers • Work in a focused and directed manner to improve overall productivity & efficiency across Presidio's PreSales team • Participate in meetings with customers and sales teams to collect technical requirements from Presidio customers and develop an appropriate technical solution • Assist in resolving pre-sales challenges and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction • Deliver client-facing status updates, presentations, and documentation throughout the sales cycle • Work collaboratively with Presidio, Cisco, and other key teams to drive opportunities • Assist in building and developing the Cisco sales pipeline by contributing to technical campaign support and go-to-market efforts Required Skills and Professional Experience • 2-4 years of relevant experience. • Strong passion for continuous learning, professional development, and emerging technologies • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar field of study OR equivalent experience AND/OR military experience • Foundational knowledge in networking, firewall, or wireless technologies • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly • Proactive, self-driven mindset with a focus on customer success and collaboration Preferred Skills and Professional Experience • Experience with Infrastructure configurations, Statement of Works, and/or contracts in an IT Services industry • Participation or graduation from an industry or manufacturer training program for IT/PreSales engineers • Experience working with Cisco networking, firewall, or wireless solutions • Understanding of networking and cybersecurity architectures • Ability to create Cisco BOMs, sizing, and configurations aligned with customer requirements • Familiarity with Cisco's go-to-market messaging, tools, and partner ecosystem • Experience engaging with OEM partners in joint sales motions, particularly in networking, security, and wireless • Experience working in IT professional services, either for a manufacturer, value-added reseller (VAR), or IT solution provide Your future at PresidioJoining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers-thinkers, builders, and collaborators-who push the boundaries of what's possible. With our expertise in AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future. Ready to innovate? Let's redefine what's next-together. About Presidio At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio's expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information, visit www.presidio.com • **** Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Presidio is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. 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