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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Solutions Architect, Networking (Pittsburgh) - **Company:** Presidio, Inc. - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Centers, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Cisco Nexus Switches, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, ARUBA, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18446869?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18446869%2FSr-Solutions-Architect-Networking-Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience * 7+ years of experience, which demonstrates a significant level of expertise in enterprise class network and security solutions. * Expert-level knowledge and experience with design, implementation and support of one or more of the following: * Complex routing and switching solutions (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba) * Next gen firewalls/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.) * SSE and SASE technologies * Network Access Control, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (preferred) or Aruba ClearPass implementation, design, configuration. * IDS/IPS solutions (Cisco, Tipping Point, etc. are helpful) * Data Center switching/segmentation solutions such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX * SDWAN solutions such as Cisco Viptela, Silver Peak, VMware Velocloud, etc. * Cisco/Meraki, Mist, or Aruba Wireless * Palo Alto NGFW (preferred) Preferred Skills and Professional Experience * One or more of the following certifications: CCDP/CCNP/CCIE and other non-Cisco certifications * Experience in a Value Added Reseller (VAR) environment ## Description We are looking to add a skilled Solutions Architect to our team in the Pittsburgh, PA area. As a member of the Pre-Sales Engineering Team, you will be responsible for meeting with Presidio's customers, collecting requirements for business solutions related to network and security projects, and developing engineering solutions for sale to Presidio customers. This position includes 25% travel in the region. It will be based in the Pittsburgh, PA area. A successful Networking Solutions Architect (SA) should be able to develop, present, and explain various network infrastructure technologies (LAN/WAN, Data Center Switching, Security, SD-WAN) to customers, guide them through requirements gathering, and formulate a solution consisting of hardware, software, licensing, and engineering services. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of ENTERPRISE class solutions from partners such as Cisco, Palo Alto, VMware, AWS, and other network infrastructure manufacturers. Successful candidates will have a solid grasp of network design principles based on industry best practices. 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