Principal Technical Consultant - Network & Security Solution Architect
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- Lead the architecture and design of large-scale network and security solutions, including data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Collaborate with and drive teams to assess requirements, define solutions, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards, compliance frameworks, and strategic objectives.
- Delegate and lead small teams of engineers, providing guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
- Oversee multiple workstreams concurrently, managing dependencies, priorities, and risks to maintain solution integrity and on-time delivery.
- Provide technical governance and quality assurance throughout solution lifecycle, from initial design through deployment, validation, and optimization.
- Develop, review, and present architectural documentation, high-level designs (HLDs), and detailed designs (LLDs) to technical and executive audiences.
- Act as a primary escalation point for complex network and security challenges, applying independent judgment to recommend actionable solutions.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor roadmaps (Arista, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.) to inform strategic decisions.
- Communicate with authority and professionalism in client meetings, architecture reviews, and steering committees to influence direction and build consensus.
- Collaborate with internal AHEAD teams to ensure solution consistency, knowledge sharing, and alignment with delivery methodologies.
- Drive results proactively, anticipating challenges, mitigating risks, and ensuring commitments are met with a focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence.
- WAN/LAN, Network and Cloud expertise including Azure. GCP is a plus
- Ability to architect, design and deliver solutions.
- Consultative experience. Leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
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