Glide

Pre-Sales Solutions Architect At Glide, we're dedicated to providing leading, lightning-fast, and reliable connectivity solutions for students, residential developers and businesses, supported by exceptional customer service. Glide is already the largest provider of managed internet services in the student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors, and we have a growing presence in the business and schools marketplace. We are the UK and Ireland's number one provider of student Wi-Fi, and we were recently ranked as the 4th best company in Data Infrastructure. But to achieve our mission, we need your help. We're actively recruiting for a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect to support the sales teams' opportunities in securing new wins, acting as the technical authority, and designing profitable and effective solutions for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity! Your passion for technical consultancy, solution design, and stakeholder collaboration and "can-do" attitude will be your most important attribute, but the following experience will also help: 1-5 years' experience in a similar role (ISP sector background ideal but not mandatory). Demonstrable experience or certifications: CWS, CCNA, NSE 1-3. Product knowledge: Ruckus, Aruba, Meraki, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Mikrotik, Adtran, Nokia. Technology knowledge: WAN/LAN/WLAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, IP, Firewalls, Security, PON, IoT, Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, VMware). Experience with HLD creation, network design tools (Visio, Lucid, Ekahau), and Microsoft Office suite. Location: Remote Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience) Key Benefits : Pension, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays & an extra day for your birthday), Discounted dental and gym schemes, Voucher scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Life assurance, Quarterly values awards, Holiday buy-back Your role as a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect Glide's technology solutions and unwavering focus on customer experience transform the way people live and work and you will be a critical part of that. A typical day might include: Collaborating with multiple stakeholders throughout the solutions sales cycle. Providing technical consultancy and presales support for bids and tenders. Creating high-level designs for networks, security, wireless, IoT, and VOIP systems. Building proposals and Bills of Materials for solutions. Conducting and coordinating pre-sales site surveys and activities. Supporting product and marketing teams with new product introductions. Striving to provide innovative services and refine the existing portfolio. Sounds good right, apply now as we are actively reviewing applications and arranging interviews. A diverse and inclusive place to work At Glide we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers' needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us directly. REF-