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# Presales Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Convergence Group Ltd
- **Location:** West Midlands, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £88,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Ethernet, Local Area Networks, Network Planning and Design, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842881665-presales-solutions-architect

## About the Role

* 5+ years as a Solutions Architect (or similar) working closely with customers in the sales cycle
 * A background in technical pre-sales support in Managed WAN/LAN Services, ideally with Cisco, Extreme, or Fortinet tech under your belt
 * Experience in network design, bespoke customer solutions and documentation "le">
 * WAN know-how: Leased Lines, Carrier Ethernet, EFM, xDSL
 * LAN knowledge across DC, core, aggregation, and access layers
 * Up-to-date skills in SDN, SD-WAN, NFV, and network virtualisation
 * Wi-Fi wisdom: CAPWAP, WPA, 802.1X, mesh and controllers
 * Strong communication skills - you know how to talk to humans, not just switches
 * UK driving licence & ability to pass BPSS and other clearance checks

## Description

* Design tailored LAN & WAN solutions that fit perfectly with our product set.
 * Partner with Sales & Accountteams to understand customer needs, attend meetings and reviews, and bring the tech know-how that helps close deals.
 * Leading technical conversations with customers - simplifying complexity and building trust
 * Produce professional documentation like SOWs, HLDs, and schematics that stand up to scrutiny.
 * Work cross-functionally with Sales, Service Delivery, and Account Management teams to win new business, support renewals and keep current customers happy.
 * Track and manage activity in our CRM and contribute to a pipeline worth over £1m Gross Margin each year.
 * Optimise every solution so it's profitable, reliable, and built to deliver long-lasting value.


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