The Role:
The Network Solutions Architect partners with the 11:11 Systems sales team to both acquire new customers and grow existing customer accounts, leading pre-sales technical discussions with a particular emphasis on WAN, SD-WAN, SASE, Internet, private connectivity, and managed network services. As a Network Solutions Architect, you will uncover and translate customer network and connectivity requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions leveraging 11:11 Systems’ products and services.This is a full-time US-based remote position and will report to the Director of Solutions Architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in multiple concurrent sales opportunities, acting as the network subject-matter expert during discovery, design, and proposal stages.
- Design customer solutions by using a consultative selling approach to identify client business and technical issues, determine desired outcomes, and architect network and managed telecom solutions that utilize 11:11 System’s Network as a Service products and services.
- Coordinate across internal teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Pricing, Legal, and others) to design, document, price, and quote end-to-end solutions for presentation to the customer, including network diagrams, bandwidth calculations, and resiliency designs.
- Provide an in-depth overview of 11:11 System’s network and connectivity architecture and proprietary product capabilities, articulating how these deliver differentiated value in the market.
- Continually seek industry and market information related to networking, cloud connectivity, and managed telecom to provide 11:11 Systems with data necessary for successful business development and roadmap input.
- Represent 11:11 Systems at public events such as trade shows, webinars, and customer briefings, acting as a brand ambassador and thought leader for network and managed services.
- Work supportively with colleagues, operating in a manner that is consistent with the 11:11 Systems Code of Business Ethics and Company Values, and adhering to company data handling, security, and privacy policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or University degree required (preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline).
- 5+ years of experience in Networking and/or Security roles with a strong focus on routing, switching, WAN, and security technologies.
- 3+ years of experience in pre-sales Solutions Architecture or Sales Engineering supporting network and connectivity solutions, or equivalent customer-facing technical experience with strong persuasive communication skills.
- Hands-on experience in several of the following areas:
- Enterprise IP networking (routing, switching, BGP, EVPN)
- SD-WAN and/or SASE platforms
- Managed network and telecom services (MPLS, Ethernet, DIA, private wave, broadband aggregation, etc.)
- Cloud connectivity (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, private interconnects, IPsec, and similar)
- Network security (firewalls, segmentation, zero trust network architecture)
- Hybrid multi-cloud environments integrating network, compute, and storage across on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Strong customer interfacing skills, including the ability to translate complex network and connectivity requirements into clear solution designs and business value for 11:11 Systems’ offerings.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially presentation skills, in both large group and one-on-one settings, including the ability to whiteboard network architectures and explain trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Well-developed time-management, task-management, and note-taking skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities and priorities.
- Self-motivated and flexible, demonstrating passion, enthusiasm, and self-confidence that translates well to customers, partners, and colleagues, with an investigative mindset focused on problem solving.
- Up to 25% travel may be required for customer meetings, workshops, and events.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation and Benefits at 11:11 Systems
The base salary for this role ranges from $ 150,000 to $ 170,000. These ranges are informed by market data, internal equity, and qualifications required by job level. Actual pay is based on multiple factors, including skills, experience, certifications, and location. Individuals may also be eligible for variable incentives such as bonuses or sales commissions, which are also based on level and position within the organization. Additional company-sponsored benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive healthcare plan options
- Retirement plan with company match
- Life, other supplemental insurances
- Paid time off and company holidays
- New Parent Leave
- Wellness programs
