Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused IT Infrastructure Presales Engineer to support our sales team in delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions to clients. You will play a pivotal role in understanding customer requirements, designing tailored IT infrastructure solutions, and supporting the sales process with technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and business objectives.
- Design, propose, and present technical IT infrastructure solutions, including but not limited to:
- Servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and data center solutions
- Cloud and hybrid infrastructure (AWS, Azure, private cloud)
- Backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity solutions
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, solution demos, and proof-of-concepts (POCs).
- Respond to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs with well-structured technical documentation and solution designs.
- Liaise with vendors and distributors to select optimal products and pricing.
- Ensure proposed solutions are technically sound, cost-effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Support handover to implementation teams by documenting solution architecture and providing technical guidance.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive offerings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure presales or technical consulting roles.
- Strong technical knowledge in enterprise infrastructure, including:
- Networking (LAN/WAN, firewalls, switching/routing)
- Storage (SAN, NAS), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and servers
- Cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS)
- Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, HPE, Dell, NetApp) are a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with solution costing, BoM creation, and technical proposal writing.
- Familiarity with ITIL or project delivery frameworks.
- Arabic and English language proficiency (if relevant to the region).