This role pays less than
92%
of similar roles. Most pay
$162,000–$235,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$138k
versus about
$199k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About SHI International
SHI International is a global IT solutions provider and Value-Added Reseller (VAR) that helps corporate, enterprise, and public sector customers manage, procure, and secure hardware, software, and cloud services.
SHI International currently has
48 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$125,000–$200,000
across 47 roles with salary data.
Solutions Architect – Network & Security
The Solutions Architect – Network & Security serves as a trusted advisor within the Network & Security team, focusing on designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure. This role involves performing implementation services such as configuration, upgrades, and migrations while developing technical roadmaps for services like SDWAN, SASE, and Cloud WAN. The architect acts as a subject matter expert during customer workshops, creates detailed design documentation, and supports sales teams through opportunity discovery and solution scoping. Key technologies include Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper networking hardware alongside cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Required skills encompass microservices, APIs, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code. The role addresses critical business problems involving network engineering, data privacy compliance, and the integration of secure, scalable hybrid and on-premise data center services.
What does a Solutions Architect earn in Texas?
Median $182825 from 30 postings across 11 companies.
Design, architect, deploy, and troubleshoot networking and security solutions including SDWAN, SASE, and firewalls.
Act as a technical lead and subject matter expert for customer projects and workshops.
Develop technical roadmaps and strategy for future networking and security services.
Support sales teams by identifying opportunities, scoping solutions, and delivering technical presentations to stakeholders.
Create and maintain detailed deployment documentation, best practices, and service offering improvements.
Evangelize SHI products and services through webinars, meetups, and industry conferences.
Translate complex technical concepts into business-oriented language for executive and technical audiences.
Stay current on market trends and obtain relevant technical certifications to support professional development.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree, technical degree, or related work experience in Network Engineering or Computer Science.
Minimum 5-7 years of technical experience with increasing responsibility.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience consulting, designing, implementing, and integrating Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, and other networking technologies.
Proficiency in the design, implementation, and configuration of Cisco, Palo Alto, and cloud networking and security solutions (e.g., Cloud WAN, SDWAN, SASE).
Strong proficiency in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code frameworks.
Solid understanding of microservices, APIs, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and software development methodologies like Agile and DevOps.
Strong background in system security, data privacy, compliance, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-oriented language.