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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Solution Architect - **Company:** NRI, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Systems, Internetworking, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Cisco - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2c227e51-7e4b-4b82-a568-429cccf1a575/senior-solution-architect-presales ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. * 7 - 9 years of experience in a solution architect, pre-sales engineer, or related technical consulting role. * Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills. Confirmed technical knowledge and consultative skills and able to train and disseminate information. * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of management, vendors, and customers. * Strong problem solving and analytical/reasoning skills. * Proven time management skills while remaining flexible in responding to changing company and client needs. * Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. * Proven experience designing and presenting complex technical solutions to enterprise-level customers. * CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate, including experience and location. ## Description Job Description The Senior Technical Solution Architect will work directly with customers, assisting account executives in sales calls and business development in a pre-sales capacity, recommending business and technical solutions and creating statements of work. This is a customer-facing role with opportunities to shape the way we engage clients, deliver projects, and adopt new technologies. 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