Networking Presales Engineer Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,IT/Tech

Are you a customer-first networking expert who loves turning complex challenges into smart, secure solutions? We're looking for a Networking Presales Engineer to partner with sales teams by designing, validating, and presenting technology solutions aligned to customer requirements. In this high-impact role, you'll lead technical discovery, design tailored solutions with various technologies and help drive opportunities from concept to handoff-bringing both technical credibility and business value to every conversation.

Some

responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Partner with Account Executives to qualify networking opportunities
Lead discovery sessions on network architecture and security posture
Design solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies
Develop BOMs, SOWs, and architecture diagrams
Deliver presentations, demos, and proof‑of‑concepts
Collaborate with delivery teams for successful handoffs
Obtain and/or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our customers
All other duties as assigned

Skills:

Cisco switching, routing, and enterprise networking
SD‑WAN and edge networking
Fortinet, Cisco and Palo Alto firewall/security platforms
SASE / SSE architectures
Zero Trust networking strategies
Experience designing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies
Proficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP
Wireless design experience, including RF predictions
Experience in network security, such as designing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, architectures
Experience working with diverse environments
Proficient in datacenter networking design
Familiar with datacenter networking standards, regulations, and best practices
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel to customer sites and datacenter locations as needed

Experience and

Education:

5+ years in presales engineering
Bachelor's degree in information technology, network engineering or a related field is preferred
VAR, MSP, or integrator experience preferred
Strong Fortinet, Cisco and/or Palo Alto expertise required
Network security and segmentation design experience
Enterprise network architecture experience
Collaboration architecture experience is a plus

Salary range:
The expected annual compensation range for this role is $125,000-$220,000 OTE (base salary plus commission). Final offer will depend on experience, qualifications, location and other relevant factors.

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