{"id":906,"date":"2025-12-24T08:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T08:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skillbasedmatching.com\/jobs\/?post_type=jobpost&#038;p=906"},"modified":"2025-12-24T08:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T08:58:25","slug":"cyber-security-solutions-architect-pre-sales","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/skillbasedmatching.com\/jobs\/current-jobs\/cyber-security-solutions-architect-pre-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Security Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u200bThis is a <strong>Permanent, Full-Time<\/strong> position with <strong>The Trevi Group<\/strong> (Reference ID: 1771), an IT executive search firm representing a &#8220;solid growing IT solution provider&#8221; in the Philadelphia area. The role is <strong>Remote<\/strong>, but requires residency within a 90-mile radius of <strong>Philadelphia, PA<\/strong>, to support regional enterprise customers. You will serve as the technical lead for the sales cycle, designing multi-vendor security architectures that solve complex business challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Position ID:<\/strong> 1771<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Location:<\/strong> Remote (Philly\/PA\/NJ\/DE area)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Estimated Salary:<\/strong> $155,000 \u2013 $190,000 + Annual Bonus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Primary Vendors:<\/strong> Cisco, Fortinet, Rapid7, and Cloudflare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Focus Areas:<\/strong> SASE, Zero Trust, Network Security, and Cloud Access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bCore Responsibilities: Strategy, Design, and Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThis role is for a &#8220;Technical Closer&#8221;\u2014someone who can build a vision for a client and then provide the engineering blueprint to back it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bPre-Sales Architecture and Scoping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bYou will lead the technical discovery process for high-impact enterprise engagements. This involves translating complex client security requirements into actionable designs, including <strong>Bill of Materials (BOMs)<\/strong> and technical proposals. You\u2019ll act as the subject matter expert (SME) during the architectural planning phase, ensuring vendor alignment and technical feasibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bExecutive and Technical Presentations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bA major part of this role is high-level communication. You will deliver workshops, product demonstrations, and technical presentations to both C-level executives (CISOs, CIOs) and hands-on engineering teams. You must be able to explain the business value of security investments while defending the technical integrity of the proposed solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bSecurity Framework Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bYou will design solutions that align with modern industry frameworks, such as <strong>NIST, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust<\/strong>. Specifically, you will focus on implementing <strong>SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)<\/strong> architectures that unite network and security functions in the cloud to protect distributed workforces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bRequired Qualifications and Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe ideal candidate has a &#8220;VAR (Value-Added Reseller) mindset&#8221;\u2014the ability to work across multiple products to find the best fit for the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Experience:<\/strong> <strong>7+ years<\/strong> in cybersecurity architecture or design, specifically in a pre-sales or consulting capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Partner Experience:<\/strong> Proven experience working at a <strong>Cisco partner<\/strong>, VAR, or IT solutions provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Vendor Proficiency:<\/strong> Deep technical knowledge of <strong>Cisco Security<\/strong>, with working knowledge of <strong>Fortinet, Rapid7, and Cloudflare<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Framework Knowledge:<\/strong> Familiarity with <strong>Zero Trust<\/strong> principles, SASE, and federal\/industry compliance standards (NIST).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Certifications (Preferred):<\/strong> Professional-level certifications such as <strong>CCNP Security<\/strong> or <strong>CCIE<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bSummary of Role Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bIn the current threat landscape, enterprise customers are moving away from &#8220;point products&#8221; toward integrated security platforms. As a Solutions Architect for this growing provider, your impact is measured by your ability to reduce client risk through cohesive architecture. By leveraging a multi-vendor stack (Cisco\/Fortinet\/Rapid7), you provide the agility and defense-in-depth that modern Philly-area enterprises require to scale securely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bThis is a Permanent, Full-Time position with The Trevi Group (Reference ID: 1771), an IT executive search firm representing a &#8220;solid growing IT solution provider&#8221; in the Philadelphia area. The role is Remote, but requires residency within a 90-mile radius of Philadelphia, PA, to support regional enterprise customers. 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