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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Solution Architect (CCIE Focused) - **Company:** TekFortune INC - **Location:** Carolina Beach, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, Data Centers, Network Security, Routing, Wireless Networks, Computer Network Technologies, Juniper, Routing & Switching, Cisco - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c305d6f9-6918-4a9d-b898-de96dec284ec ## About the Role The ideal candidate is a CCIE-level infrastructure architect who combines deep networking expertise with strong business and communication skills. This person can confidently engage executives, assess customer environments, design practical enterprise solutions, develop scopes and pricing inputs, and help close strategic infrastructure opportunities. While technically strong, success in the role is equally dependent on consultative selling ability, customer engagement, adaptability, and the ability to build trust with clients and sales teams. Key Evaluation Areas * CCIE-level networking knowledge * Executive presence * Customer-facing consulting experience * Pre-sales aptitude * Solution design capability * SOW/BOM development * Communication skills * Ability to influence and support sales motions * Adaptability and client relationship management, * Active CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Data Center preferred) * Deep enterprise networking expertise * Strong routing and switching background * Ability to design infrastructure solutions independently * Executive presence and polished communication skills * Proven customer-facing experience * Ability to lead technical discussions with business and technical stakeholders * Strong consultative mindset * Ability to scope work, build SOWs, and develop BOMs * Ability to articulate and sell technical solutions Highly Desired * Prior technical pre-sales experience * Experience partnering directly with sales organizations * Multi-vendor infrastructure knowledge (Aruba, Juniper, etc.) * Consulting background with customer-facing architecture responsibilities ## Description Client Technology Solutions is hiring multiple Senior Infrastructure Solution Architects to support a growing enterprise infrastructure practice. This is a senior-level, customer-facing technical pre-sales role focused on designing, scoping, and positioning enterprise networking and infrastructure solutions. This is not a hands-on delivery or operations role. The primary responsibility is partnering with sales teams and customers to architect solutions, define project scope, develop SOWs and BOMs, and serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle. Candidates must possess deep enterprise networking expertise, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to confidently lead technical conversations with customers while helping drive revenue opportunities. Locations Travel * Typically 25-30% * May increase to 50% during busy project and assessment periods * Travel patterns fluctuate seasonally * Heavier customer site activity from September through March * More virtual engagement and planning activities from April through July Employees largely manage and coordinate their own travel schedules Not expected to be road warriors Travel expenses are fully covered Core Responsibilities Technical Pre-Sales Leadership * Lead customer-facing infrastructure discovery sessions * Support sales teams during enterprise opportunities * Develop infrastructure solution designs and recommendations * Translate customer requirements into technical architectures and project scopes * Build Statements of Work (SOWs) * Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) * Assist with pricing and project estimation Solution Architecture * Design enterprise networking solutions involving: * Routing * Switching * Wireless * Security * Data Center Infrastructure Primarily focused on: * Network refresh projects * Wireless upgrades * Switching refreshes * Structured cabling initiatives * Infrastructure modernization efforts Customer Consulting * Conduct technical workshops and assessments * Present roadmaps and modernization strategies * Advise customers on infrastructure planning * Serve as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders Sales Enablement * Partner closely with account executives * Help position and sell infrastructure solutions * Present technical value propositions * Participate in executive briefings and customer presentations Delivery Support * Primarily a pre-sales role * Limited post-sale involvement may occur for strategic projects * Delivery experience is valuable but not the primary focus Technologies & Focus Areas Core Networking Technologies * Cisco Routing & Switching * Cisco Enterprise Networking * Cisco Security * Cisco Wireless * Cisco Data Center Technologies Additional Vendor Exposure * HPE Aruba * Juniper * Ruckus * Microsoft Infrastructure Solutions Typical Customer Projects * Enterprise network refreshes * Wireless modernization * Switching upgrades * Infrastructure assessments * Campus network redesigns * Data center modernization initiatives * Network security enhancements * Structured cabling projects ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [How Engineering Hubs Build Visibility at Developer Conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/720-how-engineering-hubs-build-visibility-at-developer-conferences-like-wearedevelopers-world-congress) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)