Principal Technical Consultant - Network & Security Solution Architect

3 weeks, 5 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 architecture and design for data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid network and security environments.
  • Assess requirements, define solutions, and align designs with enterprise standards, compliance frameworks, and strategic objectives.
  • Lead and delegate work to engineering teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
  • Manage concurrent workstreams, dependencies, priorities, and delivery risks.
  • Provide technical governance and quality assurance from design through deployment, validation, and optimization.
  • Create, review, and present architectural documentation, HLDs, and LLDs to technical and executive audiences.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex network and security challenges and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor roadmaps, including Arista, Cisco, and Palo Alto.
  • Influence client stakeholders through architecture reviews, meetings, and steering committees.
  • Collaborate with internal AHEAD teams on solution consistency, knowledge sharing, and delivery methodology alignment.

Requirements

  • Expertise in WAN/LAN, enterprise networking, network security, and cloud environments, including Azure.
  • GCP experience is preferred.
  • Ability to architect, design, and deliver enterprise solutions.
  • Consultative and technical leadership experience.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-influencing skills.
  • Experience leading engineering teams and managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks, technical governance, and solution lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with vendors such as Arista, Cisco, and Palo Alto is beneficial.

Benefits

  • On-target earnings consisting of base salary and applicable target bonus, adjusted for experience, qualifications, and location.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid company holidays and paid time off.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.
  • Certification sponsorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Cross-department training and access to a multi-million-dollar technology lab.
  • Inclusive culture supported by employee groups such as Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD.

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