Principal Technical Consultant, Network Security Architect

1 week, 2 days ago
Full-time
Lead
DevOps and Infrastructure
AHEAD

AHEAD

AHEAD accelerates the impact of technology on clients by engineering customized data, developer, and infrastructure platforms that improve IT operations. By weaving together cloud infrastructure, intelligent operations, and modern applications, we help...

IT Services
1K-5K
$43M raised

Description

  • Lead the end-to-end architecture of enterprise network and security solutions across data center, campus, WAN, and cloud environments.
  • Design scalable and resilient architectures using Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, Prisma Access, Prisma SASE, and Palo Alto SD-WAN.
  • Develop high-level and low-level designs, migration plans, and implementation frameworks.
  • Evaluate new technologies and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
  • Serve as the primary architectural lead in customer workshops, whiteboard sessions, and executive briefings.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-aligned narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Build trusted advisor relationships with customer stakeholders and drive consensus on architectural decisions.
  • Provide expert guidance during deployment, configuration, and cutover activities.
  • Mentor engineering teams and ensure architectural integrity throughout project execution.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across networking, security, and cloud domains.
  • Design and integrate secure cloud network architectures for Azure and AWS.
  • Align cloud network security with enterprise security frameworks and zero-trust principles.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Cisco routing, switching, and data center technologies.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, HA, and advanced security features.
  • Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access and SD-WAN.
  • Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, QoS, and segmentation.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust, threat prevention, SSL decryption, URL filtering, and WildFire.
  • Solid working knowledge of Azure and AWS networking and security constructs.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for leading customer discussions.
  • Strong consultative presence with the ability to influence decisions and guide architectural direction.
  • Proven experience mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional teams.
  • CCNP/CCIE certification in Routing & Switching, Security, or Data Center is preferred.
  • Palo Alto PCNSE certification is preferred.
  • AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Architect certification is preferred.

Benefits

  • $240,000 - $270,000 a year in On-Target Earnings (OTE), including base salary and potential target bonus.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.
  • Cross-department training and development.
  • Sponsored certifications and credentials for continued learning.

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