Solutions Architect - Presales (Cisco)

About the role

Ingram Micro is looking for a skilled, customer-focused Cisco Presales Engineer in Mumbai to support its partners and sales teams in designing, positioning and delivering Cisco-based solutions. The role combines deep technical expertise, solution architecture and close collaboration with sales, partners and Cisco teams to drive business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Work with sales teams to understand customer needs and propose suitable Cisco solutions
• Provide presales support including solution design, bill of materials (BoM) creation and proposal documentation
• Deliver technical presentations, demos and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to partners and customers
• Support partner enablement through training sessions and workshops on Cisco technologies
• Engage with Cisco account teams on deal registration, pricing and solution validation
• Help with RFP/RFI responses and ensure timely, accurate submissions
• Stay up to date on the Cisco portfolio (networking, security, collaboration, data center)
• Work with internal teams on order configuration, licensing and solution compliance
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities in existing accounts

Required profile

• 3-8 years of experience in presales, network engineering or solution architecture
• Prior experience with the Cisco product portfolio is mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Telecommunications, IT, Computer Science) or equivalent
• Experience with system integrators, distributors or OEMs preferred

Required skills

• Cisco technologies: Routing & Switching, Security, Wireless, Collaboration, Data Center
• Enterprise IT infrastructure and networking concepts
• Communication, presentation and customer-facing skills
• Preferred certifications: CCNA, CCNP, and Cisco Specialist certifications (Security, Collaboration, Data Center)