Senior Solutions Architect

UDT is a leading technology enabler, dedicated to empowering businesses across major industries with innovative solutions. We specialize in evaluating, architecting, securing, and managing technology—whether it's on the go, in the rack, or in the cloud. Our comprehensive offerings include technical, professional, cybersecurity, and managed services, ensuring that our clients are equipped with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in today's fast-paced digital landscape.

This is a full-time hybrid position; however, you must reside in the North Atlanta, Georgia.

Senior Solutions Architect

United Data Technologies (UDT) is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our presales engineering team in Atlanta. This is a highly customer-facing role, focused on becoming a trusted advisor to our clients and partnering closely with Account Managers to drive business outcomes through strategic solution design. The ideal candidate brings deep networking expertise, consultative selling experience, and strong communication skills that translate complex technology into clear business value.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, understanding business needs and translating them into technical solutions.
• Support Account Managers throughout the sales cycle, from opportunity identification to deal closure.
• Lead customer-facing architecture engagements including workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and technical presentations.
• Develop detailed solution designs and Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with customer requirements and best practices.
• Write Statements of Work (SOW) that accurately reflect project scope and deliverables.
• Provide limited post-sales support for design validation and handoff to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with OEM partners (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) to shape solutions that align with industry trends and standards.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in network architecture and presales engineering.
• Strong expertise across Campus, Data Center, SD-WAN, and Security networking domains.
• Proven ability to lead customer engagements through workshops, presentations, and storytelling.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to articulate value propositions and business outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP / CCIE or equivalent senior-level networking certifications.
• Juniper certifications strongly preferred.
• Additional vendor certifications (e.g., Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet) a plus.

Additional Details

• No direct sales quota responsibility, but close alignment with sales teams is critical.
• Expected travel of 30-40% within Georgia and the Carolinas.

What UDT offers you 

Join us and be part of an inclusive, energizing, and collaborative environment.  UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and pre-employment drug screen. UDT is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status