Senior Solutions Architect

SHI International

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Work type
On-site
Location
NJ
Salary
$175,000–$240,000 / yr
Posted
87 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $199k
This role $208k
$141k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $208k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Solutions Architect

Sr. Solutions Architect - SHI Labs serves as a senior technical leader at the intersection of consulting, pre-sales, and engineering. You will act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders while performing hands-on work in complex lab environments to design, validate, and deliver modern network solutions. Key responsibilities include building lab environments that simulate enterprise architectures, executing proof-of-concept testing, and developing reference designs. You will also mentor engineers, lead technical workshops, and partner with account teams to shape network strategy. The role requires expertise in secure access, network security, routing, cloud virtualization, and automation using Python, Terraform, and Ansible. You will work with technologies from vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper to solve complex integration challenges and ensure successful project execution across multi-vendor environments for diverse enterprise customers.

What does a Solutions Architect earn?

Median $207500 from 131 postings across 29 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Serve as the lead technical voice providing solution demonstrations and executive briefings to customers.
  • Translate business and security requirements into structured use cases and technical test plans.
  • Design and build complex lab environments to simulate enterprise architectures and validate vendor capabilities.
  • Execute proof-of-concept (POC) and proof-of-value (POV) testing across multiple network solutions.
  • Partner with account teams to develop new network solutions and guide overall support strategies.
  • Lead technical scoping, sizing, and delivery planning for pilot engagements and complex deployments.
  • Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and providing feedback to vendors on product gaps.
  • Mentor and develop engineers while assisting in talent identification and technical interviewing.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 8 years of experience in network engineering, architecture, or consulting roles.
  • Experience in a VAR, consulting firm, or systems integrator is strongly preferred.
  • Must possess strong expertise in secure access, network security (ZTNA, SASE, SD-WAN), and network design/routing.
  • Must have proficiency in cloud and virtualization technologies including VPCs, VPNs, and hybrid data centers.
  • Must be skilled in automation and scripting using tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Must demonstrate proven success operating in a hybrid pre-sales and post-sales capacity.
  • Must be able to design, build, and troubleshoot complex integrated environments and multi-vendor networks.
  • Experience with major networking vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Arista, or Aruba is required.

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