Principal Network Architect - Boca Raton, FL - onsite!
Position OverviewOur client, an established Managed Services Provider (MSP), is seeking a highly experienced
Principal Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex enterprise network, security, and cloud solutions.
This is a senior-level, hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep architectural expertise, strong consulting skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities- Architect and implement scalable, secure enterprise networking, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions.
- Lead complex client projects from architecture and design through successful implementation.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to clients, translating business requirements into effective technology solutions.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, troubleshoot complex infrastructure challenges, and take ownership of solution outcomes.
- Lead technical presentations, architectural reviews, and client consultations.
- Mentor engineers and establish architectural standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and sales teams on solution delivery, technical proposals, and new business opportunities.
Required Qualifications- 15+ years of network architecture and design experience, including 5+ years in a senior or technical leadership role.
- Cisco CCIE certification.
- Proven experience in a professional services, consulting, or MSP environment.
- Advanced, hands-on expertise with:
- Cisco Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Cisco Nexus
- VMware NSX
- Palo Alto firewalls
- Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale, complex enterprise infrastructure solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Exceptional client-facing communication, consulting, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE).
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Ideal Candidate: A CCIE-certified, hands-on Principal Architect with deep Cisco networking, cloud, and security expertise who can lead complex client engagements, advise executive stakeholders, and deliver sophisticated enterprise solutions.
Laurie Roth
President/Sr. Consultant
DSN-IT
lr@dsn-it.com
www.dsn-it.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-jane-roth-084769/