Solutions Architect I
BarracudaReading, England, United Kingdom
Added 29 Jul · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2133 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Barracuda is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Job ID: 27-0351(a)
Come Join Our Passionate Team! At Barracuda, we make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-enabled, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers’ journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an employer that complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Envision yourself at Barracuda
The Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect is responsible for providing presales support to Barracuda’s customers. This role facilitates workshops, validates technical requirements, answers advanced technical questions, delivers product demonstrations, manages POV/POC process, and collaborates with sales teams on sales opportunities. It also follows up with prospective customers during the evaluation phase to ensure they have the necessary support and information.
Responsibilities
Come Join Our Passionate Team! At Barracuda, we make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-enabled, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers’ journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an employer that complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Envision yourself at Barracuda
The Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect is responsible for providing presales support to Barracuda’s customers. This role facilitates workshops, validates technical requirements, answers advanced technical questions, delivers product demonstrations, manages POV/POC process, and collaborates with sales teams on sales opportunities. It also follows up with prospective customers during the evaluation phase to ensure they have the necessary support and information.
Responsibilities
- Works on gathering client requirements, performing fit-gap analysis and shaping high level client solutions based on Barracuda’s products
- Manages technical engagements, such as briefings, proof of concepts and architectural design sessions
- Contributes to the delivery of workshops, bootcamps, and trainings necessary to build partners’ technical skills
- Delivers compelling product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the features and benefits of network security solutions
- Works on projects involving the task of qualifying opportunities, validating technical requirements, and providing appropriate product recommendations to ensure customer needs are met
- Network & Infrastructure Security: hands-on experience with WAN/LAN, VLANs, VPNs, routing, firewalls, QoS, and SNMP
- Vast experience in cloud security
- Proven success in sales engineering or consulting
- Familiarity with security threat vectors
- CompTIA Security+ or similar certification is a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or a similar technical pre-sales role
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility - there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Barracuda, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2133 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~163k in sampleP25 £46kP75 £82k
£36kmedian £60kgoing rate £55k£100k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Barracuda holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.