Overview
On Site
Hybrid
175-190K
Contract - W2
Contract - Temporary
Skills
Network Security
Mentorship
Software Development
Sales Engineering
Bill Of Materials
SOW
Research Design
Recruiting
Professional Services
Training
Resource Management
Vendor Relationships
Management
Quality Assurance
CISSP
Testing
LAN
Meraki
Palo Alto
Cisco
Nexus
Dashboard
Firewall
Cloud Computing
SD
WAN
Soft Skills
Customer Service
Presentations
Communication
Documentation
Cost Accounting
Profit And Loss
Pricing
Juniper
Aruba
Fortinet
Wireless Communication
Cisco Certifications
Network
Job Details
As a Lead Technical Delivery Architect (Networking / Security), you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers that will plan, design, and implement enterprise IT solutions for our clients.
YOUR IMPACT
The Lead Technical Architect will be responsible for understanding complex business IT needs and managing research, design and solution development for ePlus customers.
The essential functions of this position include:
Lead a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
Provide Sales Engineering support, BOM creation assistance, SOW assistance along with planning and designing solutions for complex multi-vendor solutions
Engage various manufacturers and their engineering resources for design assistance and lab access
Research, design and develop repeatable solutions for customer IT needs
Assist in building and hiring professional services team, within assigned region
Work with the Services Director to set training goals for each member of team
Manage technical development and team satisfaction of employees
Manage monthly internal training workshops for employees
Provide input to the Services Director on employee reviews
Assist the Services Director with resource management
Build and maintain manufacturer/vendor relationships
Be an escalation point for Engineers and Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
Manage Quality Assurance (QA) of all projects within region
Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies
Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications. i.e.: CCIE, CISSP, VCDX
Work with the Services Director and the National Practice Leads to develop standardized assessment, delivery and testing documentation to be used by ePlus nationally, for delivery of repeatable services
Continuing education of relevant certifications that would benefit the Lead Technical Architect role
Be available to meet customer IT needs and serve the Customer to ePlus standards
QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years of hands-on experience in IT
5+ years of experience performing a Consultant or Architect role
4-year college degree or equivalent experience
Network technologies - LAN, WAN, wireless, and security experience
Cisco (plus Meraki), Palo Alto, and Fortinet experience
Recent Cisco ACI, Nexus Data Broker/Dashboard, and DNAC experience
Strong firewall experience with PA Prisma, PA Prisma Cloud, and/or Fortinet SD-WAN
Outstanding soft skills and the ability to have difficult conversations both internal & with clients
Excellent customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone
Excellent presentation, communication and documentation skills.
Strong documentation skills.
Strong business understanding including costing, P&L and pricing strategies.
Ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions quickly.
Highly Desired Experience / Skills:
Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet wireless experience
Current CCIE Network
YOUR IMPACT
The Lead Technical Architect will be responsible for understanding complex business IT needs and managing research, design and solution development for ePlus customers.
The essential functions of this position include:
Lead a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
Provide Sales Engineering support, BOM creation assistance, SOW assistance along with planning and designing solutions for complex multi-vendor solutions
Engage various manufacturers and their engineering resources for design assistance and lab access
Research, design and develop repeatable solutions for customer IT needs
Assist in building and hiring professional services team, within assigned region
Work with the Services Director to set training goals for each member of team
Manage technical development and team satisfaction of employees
Manage monthly internal training workshops for employees
Provide input to the Services Director on employee reviews
Assist the Services Director with resource management
Build and maintain manufacturer/vendor relationships
Be an escalation point for Engineers and Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
Manage Quality Assurance (QA) of all projects within region
Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies
Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications. i.e.: CCIE, CISSP, VCDX
Work with the Services Director and the National Practice Leads to develop standardized assessment, delivery and testing documentation to be used by ePlus nationally, for delivery of repeatable services
Continuing education of relevant certifications that would benefit the Lead Technical Architect role
Be available to meet customer IT needs and serve the Customer to ePlus standards
QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years of hands-on experience in IT
5+ years of experience performing a Consultant or Architect role
4-year college degree or equivalent experience
Network technologies - LAN, WAN, wireless, and security experience
Cisco (plus Meraki), Palo Alto, and Fortinet experience
Recent Cisco ACI, Nexus Data Broker/Dashboard, and DNAC experience
Strong firewall experience with PA Prisma, PA Prisma Cloud, and/or Fortinet SD-WAN
Outstanding soft skills and the ability to have difficult conversations both internal & with clients
Excellent customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone
Excellent presentation, communication and documentation skills.
Strong documentation skills.
Strong business understanding including costing, P&L and pricing strategies.
Ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions quickly.
Highly Desired Experience / Skills:
Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet wireless experience
Current CCIE Network
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