Roles &

Responsibilities :

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect - NaaS with strong expertise in enterprise networking (wired, wireless, SD-WAN) and exposure to multi-domain technologies. The role involves solution design, pre-sales, and proposal development, with a focus on multi-OEM environments.

Experience : 8 - 10 years

Key Responsibilities :

Solution Architecture &

- Design :
- Design end-to-end Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions for enterprise customers
- Translating business and technical requirements into scalable architecture
- Ensure alignment with multi-OEM environments (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet)

Pre-Sales &

- Customer Engagement :
- Act as a technical POC for customer discussions, design queries, and solution validation
- Support sales teams in customer meetings, workshops, and presentations
- Provide technical leadership during RFP/RFI responses

Proposal &

- Solution Development :
- Build proposals, BOMs, HLD/LLD documents, and solution artifacts
- Define service constructs (SLAs, managed services, automation frameworks)
- Work closely with delivery teams for solution feasibility and transition

Ideal Candidate :

1. Networking (Mandatory) :

- Strong expertise in :

1.

Wired : L2/L3 switching, campus/DC networks

2.

Wireless :



WLAN, Wi-Fi 6/6E

3.

WAN : SD-WAN, MPLS

- Experience with multi-vendor networking environments

NaaS &

- Modern Architectures :
- Deep understanding of :
- Subscription-based / OpEx-driven models
- Managed network services & lifecycle
- SDN, cloud-managed networking

2. Cross-Domain Skills (Preferred / Optional) :

- Cyber Security : Firewalls, NAC, zero-trust concepts
- Cloud : AWS/Azure networking, hybrid connectivity
- SASE / SSE architectures (good to have)

3. OEM &

Certification Requirements :

- Strong hands-on knowledge of :
- Cisco
- Aruba (HPE)
- Fortinet
- Mandatory : Professional-level certifications in one or more :
- Cisco (CCNP/CCIE)
- Aruba (ACMP/ACDX or equivalent)
- Fortinet (NSE 4/5/7)

4. Business &

- Consulting Skills :
- Strong consultative and solutioning mindset
- Ability to map technology solutions to business outcomes
- Experience in costing, pricing models, and proposal structuring
- Solid documentation and presentation skills

5.

Key Traits :

- Customer-facing confidence and communication
- Analytical and problem-solving approach
- Ability to work across sales, OEMs, and delivery teams

📌 Solution Architect - Enterprise Networking (India)
🏢 TalentXO
📍 India