Salary: £47,000 - 87,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience in a presales/solutions architect role within a technology reseller or vendor-aligned environment Strong hands-on knowledge and real-world experience with networking and security solutions from Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, and Juniper Understanding of SD-WAN, network segmentation, firewall architectures, VPN/remote access, Wi-Fi design, and secure access technologies Excellent presentation and communication skills Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear business value for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Certifications: CCNP / CCIE, Aruba (ACMP / ACSP), Fortinet (NSE certifications), Juniper (JNCIP / JNCIE) or equivalent (desirable) Team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure Strong customer empathy and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences Responsibilities: Partner with sales to understand customer requirements and translate them into robust networking and security architectures Produce high-quality solution proposals, technical designs, and RFP/RFI responses Conduct technical discovery workshops, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts for key stakeholders Maintain deep technical expertise across key vendor technologies (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Juniper) and stay up to date with new releases, features, and best practices Leverage vendor resources, certifications, and relationships to strengthen solution positioning Serve as the primary technical presenter in customer meetings, articulating value propositions and addressing technical concerns Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders through expert guidance and trusted consultative engagement Act as the internal solutions expert for networking and security, supporting account managers and sales with product knowledge, competitive positioning, and objection handling Provide training and knowledge sharing to the sales team to enhance technical confidence and solution understanding Technologies: Architect Aruba Cisco Firewall Support Network Security VPN More: We are a forward-thinking company located in Watford, Hertfordshire, offering a highly competitive salary and a hybrid work model with some remote flexibility. Our sales and pre-sales solutions department is seeking a Networking & Security Solutions Architect to support our growth initiatives and enhance our solutions capability. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our internal sales team, acting as a trusted technical advisor and driving exceptional customer experiences. last updated 15 week of 2026