Solutions Development Architect
Core
Strategically advises pre-sales teams and senior customer leadership on AI-driven services solutions, shaping solution strategies that align with business priorities and uncovering customer needs through validated designs and architecture frameworks.
Role type
Senior Solutions Development Architect (Pre-Sales & Strategy)
Builds
Scalable, multi-architecture services solutions and strategic roadmaps for complex customer opportunities
Domain
Networking infrastructure, AI integration, and digital transformation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Cisco technical domain expertise, AI solution architecture, pre-sales strategy, stakeholder management at senior leadership levels, RFP/RFI response leadership, cross-functional collaboration, solution feasibility assessment, automation integration, digital transformation planning, proposal creation
Preferred skills
CCIE or equivalent expert certification, industry trend certifications, former technical delivery experience
Technologies
Cisco core technologies, AI tools, automation frameworks
Responsibilities
Define vision and deployment sequencing for scalable multi-architecture solutions; lead CX services components in RFI/RFP responses; advise customer IT/OT decisions at senior leadership levels; integrate AI capabilities with business priorities; provide guidance and training to engineers on services-led solution planning; ensure seamless handoffs to delivery teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory responsibilities