Now Hiring - Silotech Group - Pre-Sales Engineer in San Antonio, TX

Full description of the position

Overview Silotech Group is a trusted provider of innovative technology solutions and mission-focused services to federal, defense, and civilian agencies. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Silotech specializes in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, program management, and enterprise service desk operations. Our teams combine technical expertise with mission understanding to deliver secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive operational success. We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Pre-Sales Solutions Architect to join our team. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical expertise and strategic guidance to design solutions that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Cisco technologies, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical solutions into measurable business value. * Location* Onsite - San Antonio, TX * Clearance Requirements* N/A * Essential Roles and Responsibilities * Partner with sales teams to engage with customers, understand business needs, and define solution requirements. * Design and present Cisco-based architectures, including networking, security, collaboration, data center, and cloud solutions. * Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements. * Provide subject matter expertise in Cisco solutions, aligning technology to customer outcomes. * Create solution proposals, including bill of materials (BOM), diagrams, and high-level designs. * Collaborate with Cisco and partner ecosystem resources to ensure optimal solution design and delivery. * Stay current on Cisco certifications, emerging technologies, and industry trends. * Support account planning, RFP/RFI responses, and competitive positioning. * Act as a liaison between the customer, sales, and delivery teams to ensure smooth solution handoff and implementation. * Qualifications * Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 10+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical role. * Proven expertise in Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN). * Knowledge of Cisco security, collaboration, and/or data center solutions is highly desirable. * Experience developing solution architectures and proposals in a customer-facing capacity. * Preferred Vendor Expertise with Juniper Networks (must have), HPE Aruba Networking, Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and F5 (experience with several is preferred). Certifications * Cisco CCIE certification * Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE; HPE Aruba professional/expert; Palo Alto PCNSE; Fortinet NSE-level certifications; F5 CA/CTS; Arista ACE Desired Skills * Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to influence both technical and business decision-makers. * Knowledge or ability to learn other ecosystem manufacturer products. * Customer-first mindset with strong consultative skills. * Ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences. * Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. * Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills. * Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Silotech Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Commitment to Bexar County Community Silotech Group, Inc. is committed to strengthening the Bexar County community. While all qualified applicants will be fully considered, candidates residing in Bexar County, Texas, will be given priority consideration as part of our partnership with the Bexar County Innovation Fund.