Solutions Architect Presales

Solution Architect (Presales for Services)

Company Name

: Inflow Technologies

Company Website:

Company details

Founded in 2005, Inflow Technologies is a niche player in the IT Infrastructure Distribution Services industry providing Value Added Distribution in Networking, Cyber Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, AIDC, Surveillance, Server, Storage & Software related Products & Services in India/South Asia.

Inflow is headquartered in Bangalore with presence across 20+ locations, enabling resellers to design, deploy and adopt IT Infrastructure solutions to facilitate their customer needs. This initiative, supported by a strong technical team of 120+ certified resources, assists channel partners throughout their sales cycle.

Inflow has an annual run-rate revenue of USD 700+ Million.

Location

: Bangalore

Mode of Working

:Work From Office 

Days of Working

: 5 Days a week

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and oversee projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will manage project scope, resources, timelines, and budgets while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and project success.

Key Responsibilities:

Presales & Solution Design

• Act as a technical expert in Security, Networking, and Mobility for IT services solutions.
• Engage with customers and channel partners to understand business challenges and technical requirements.
• Design customized service solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Collaborate with OEMs, service delivery, and project teams for developing solution proposals.

SOW & Effort Estimation

• Prepare detailed Statement of Work (SOW) documents clearly outlining deliverables,
• timelines, and responsibilities.
• Conduct effort estimations based on complexity, scope, and resource requirements.
• Define delivery models (onsite/offshore/hybrid) and SLAs as per project scope.

Bid Management & Deal Structuring

• Own and manage the technical response for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, delivery, legal, and finance) for deal
• structuring and pricing.
• Build compelling proposals that articulate business value and technical benefits.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with the Sales team to position services effectively and drive revenue.
• Interface with customers to provide clarity on solutions, approach, and service capabilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with OEM partners to stay updated on technology trends and
• solution offerings.

Knowledge Management & Enablement

• Continuously enhance domain knowledge on latest Security, Networking, and Mobility
• trends and services.
• Contribute to development of reusable solution templates, case studies, and delivery
• frameworks.

Experience:

8+ Yrs

Skills Needed

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Presales/Solution Architect roles within IT Services.
• Strong hands-on knowledge in:
• Cybersecurity technologies: Firewalls, SIEM, Endpoint Security, Identity & Access Management.
• Networking: SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, Switching/Routing, Wireless.
• Enterprise Mobility: MDM, BYOD strategies, secure access management.
• Demonstrated experience in writing SOWs, designing solutions, and creating effort estimates.
• Deep understanding of ITIL processes and service delivery life cycle.
• Proven experience handling complex, multi-technology deals.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):

• CCNP / CCIE / CISSP / CISM / CEH / CompTIA Security+
• TOGAF / ITIL Foundation / PMP
• OEM-specific certifications (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.)

Key Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Team player with high ownership and accountability.

Interview process

1st Call, 2 Rounds Virtual and Face to Face

Any other additional information

• Certification: CCNP / CCIE / CISSP / CISM / CEH / CompTIA Security+
• Commitment Clause of 3 years

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