Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

FLSA Status: Exempt
Full-Time
Location: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s nearly 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening its solutions portfolio to tackle mission-critical challenges at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and leverages strategic mergers and acquisitions to expand capabilities and accelerate scale. Since 2020, MGT has completed 12 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, MGT continues to attract exceptional talent and empower them to exceed client expectations. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a key member of the Solutions Architect team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping MGT’s solutions portfolio, driving customer satisfaction, and contributing directly to our growth. This role is primarily pre-sales focused and will work closely with sales to design best-of-breed solutions for existing accounts and new territories.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Pre-Sales Engagement:
  Lead impactful customer presentations and equipment demonstrations (on-site or virtual). Collaborate with sales to develop and nurture customer relationships while executing strategic and tactical objectives. Contribute to proposal creation and tailored solution presentations.
• On-Site Engagement:
  Attend customer meetings to provide technical expertise and ensure alignment between client needs and proposed architectures. Travel may be required based on project scope.
• Architectural Oversight:
  Provide architect-level oversight on large, complex projects. Ensure best practices in design, implementation, and integration while maintaining technical leadership throughout all phases of delivery.
• Post-Sales Support:
  Deliver architect-level technical support during project startup and post-implementation to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing client satisfaction.
• Technical Promotion:
  Identify, position, and promote opportunities for MGT’s Managed Services offerings, including Monitoring, Element Management, SIEM/SOC, and Managed VoIP/Cloud VoIP.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering
• Two (2) or more years of pre-sales engineering experience
• Proven ability to design and implement large-scale, advanced networking solutions
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to new technologies
• Excellent customer presentation skills
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of routing and switching
• Experience with L2 edge switches, L3 routers, VPNs, and optical network devices
• Proficiency with Layer 4–7 application switches, NG firewalls, load balancers, IDPs, and cybersecurity practices
• Experience with WLAN technologies
• Familiarity with products from Juniper/Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and F5
• Thorough understanding of the OSI model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment includes flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects and professional development for career growth. Learn more about our Employee Value Proposition here.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Full health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Income protection benefits

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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