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Solutions Architect - Presales | Aruba
Ingram Micro
Chennai, IND
Full-time
Senior · 6–8 years experience
Discovered 4 weeks ago
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Core Technology Expertise (Multi‐Vendor Aligned)
- 6–8 years of experience as a Pre‐Sales Solutions Engineer delivering enterprise networking and wireless solutions
- Understanding in L2/L3 switching and routing on Aruba CX and Juniper EX/QFX platforms
- Strong skills in VLAN design, segmentation, inter‐VLAN routing, and traffic optimization
- Proven high‐availability designs using MLAG, VSF, Virtual Chassis, LACP, and Spanning Tree
- Experience in campus and branch network architecture, scaling, and modernization
- Hands‐on with Aruba and Ruckus wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass, SmartZone, Cloud Wi‐Fi)
- Strong understanding of RF design, site surveys, capacity planning, and Wi‐Fi security (802.1X, captive portals)
- Solid background in WAN/SD‐WAN, Juniper SRX routing, MPLS to internet migration, and VPNs
- Knowledge of network security integration, NAC with ClearPass, and secure BYOD access
- Proven ability to deliver HLDs, LLDs, BoQs, PoCs, and support winning technical proposals
Solution Architecting
- Engage with sales, channel partners, and enterprise customers to gather business and technical requirements
- Design end‐to‐end enterprise network solutions (Campus LAN, WLAN, Branch/WAN) and deliver HLDs, LLDs, and BoQs aligned to OEM best practices
Customer Engagement & Consultative Selling
- Act as a trusted technical advisor, delivering solution presentations, demos, and architecture walkthroughs
- Support wired and wireless PoCs and translate technical designs into clear business value propositions
Rfp And Proposal & Deal Support
- Lead technical responses for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs, including compliance matrices, solution narratives, and scope documents
- Support deal qualification, pricing discussions, OEM registrations, and solution validation with distributors and OEM teams
Collaboration & Delivery Readiness
- Coordinate with professional services and deployment teams to ensure smooth handover and implementation readiness
- Maintain detailed design documentation and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and delivery teams
Mandatory Skills (Jd Aligned)
- Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ICMP) with an enterprise design and troubleshooting mindset
- Expertise in wireless security, authentication, access policies, and infrastructure integration (AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP)
Certifications & Education
- OEM and vendor‐neutral certifications such as Aruba and Juniper (as applicable)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BE/B.Tech) or equivalent qualification
About Ingram Micro
Wholesale & Distribution24000 employeesFounded 1979
Global technology wholesale distribution and supply chain services provider.
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