Solutions Architect - Networking

Professional Services Chicago, Illinois


Description

Who we are:

At Levata, we solve complex technology challenges by integrating the right hardware, software, and services, backed by expert insight. We connect people, data, and assets with actionable intelligence that drives improvement, sparks innovation, and helps customers achieve what’s next.

 

We simplify complexity and focus on what matters, providing clear options and delivering real outcomes. As we think big and enable what’s next, we’re committed to creating an environment where your journey is impactful, growth is continuous, and potential is realized.

 

About the Role:
 

Solutions Architects play a critical role in bridging customer ambition with actionable technology outcomes, combining technical insight, commercial awareness, and consultative influence to shape value-led solutions.

 

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative presales team supporting sales opportunities across your one or more technologies within your solution domain. You’ll help qualify demand, design relevant and achievable solutions, and work alongside colleagues across Levata’s professional and managed services teams to propose and deliver a seamless customer experience.

 

Who we are looking for:

•    Strong knowledge of two or more technology area’s within your solution domain and a working understanding of adjacent technologies.

•  Ability to balance technical requirements with commercial implications, from TCO/ROI to customer budgets, procurement models, and service wrap.

•    Confident in building relationships with stakeholders ranging from operational users to technical leads and C-level decision-makers.

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex topics into clear and persuasive content.

       A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share knowledge, support peers, and contribute to the wider Solutions community at Levata.

 

What You'll Do​

       Collaborate with Account Managers and Solution Specialists to assess inbound and outbound opportunities. Understand customer objectives, constraints, and success metrics to determine solution fit and viability.

       Contribute to the design of scalable, secure, and supportable solutions within your technology domain, collaborating with peers to ensure alignment with delivery capabilities and customer expectations.

       Create high-quality presales artefacts—including solution proposals, high-level designs (HLDs), and cost models—for mid-complexity opportunities within your domain, under guidance where required.

       Facilitate or participate customer discovery workshops, whiteboarding engagements, and technology briefings to shape thinking and uncover deeper requirements.

       Work closely with peers across Solutions, Delivery, and Services teams to ensure solutions are deliverable, repeatable, and aligned with Levata’s go-to-market strategy.

       Stay current with relevant technologies, market trends, and partner solutions. Maintain and grow technical certifications and contribute to shared team knowledge through mentoring, templates, or tooling.

       Contribute to the development of reusable offerings, reference architectures, and accelerators that reduce sales cycle time, lower delivery risk, and improve customer experience.

       Support customer decision-making by aligning proposed solutions to business needs and articulating near- and mid-term value.

       Support post-sale reviews or account growth conversations where required.

       Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners and vendors to remain informed on roadmaps, competitive positioning, and joint propositions.

 

Qualifications & Skills:

        4–6 years of experience in presales, technical consultancy, or architecture roles within a technology provider, systems integrator, or reseller environment.

        Familiarity with partner ecosystems and commercial programs.

        Exposure to both professional and managed services engagements.

        Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.

        Mid-tier vendor or industry certifications relevant to your solution domain as listed below.

 

Technical Certifications

The ideal candidate should hold one or more of the following industry-recognized certifications, with a willingness to pursue further certifications as part of their career journey with Levata:

 

  • Cisco: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • HPE Aruba: Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP) and/or Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
  • Extreme Networks: Certified Associate or Professional in Solutions Design
  • Juniper: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS) or Professional (JNCIP)

 

Additional certifications or experience in Ubiquiti (e.g. UBRSS, UEWA, UBWA), Palo Alto (PCNSE, Prisma) and/or Fortinet (NSE4–NSE7) technologies are highly desirable.

 

Travel:

  • As applicable, based on team, customer, or business needs.