Principal Network Architect || 100% Remote (W2 role)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical advisor for enterprise networking engagements.
• Lead architecture discussions with customers, executives, and technical teams.
• Design and recommend enterprise networking strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership throughout solution design, planning, and implementation.
• Support pre-sales activities, technical workshops, and executive presentations.
• Build strong relationships with customers while effectively managing challenging stakeholder situations.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend best practices.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with security, scalability, and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• Experience serving as a Network Architect, Enterprise Network Architect, Principal Consultant, or Technical Advisor.
• Strong expertise in:
• Cisco SD-WAN
• Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA)
• Enterprise Network Security
• Routing & Switching
• Network Architecture
• Network Segmentation
• Wireless Networking
• Zero Trust and Secure Access concepts
• Deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure and modern networking architectures.
• Excellent executive-level presentation and communication skills.
• Proven experience working directly with enterprise customers and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strong consulting and relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or Cisco Certified Architect (CCA).
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center).
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with SASE, Secure Access, and network automation.
• Previous consulting, professional services, or client-facing architecture experience.