Principal Network Architect - Boca Raton, FL - onsite!

Qualifications

• 15+ years of network architecture and design experience, including 5+ years in a senior or technical leadership role.
• Cisco CCIE certification required.
• Experience in a professional services, consulting, or MSP environment.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco SDN, Cisco Nexus, VMware NSX, Palo Alto firewalls, Microsoft Azure, and AWS.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Exceptional client-facing communication and technical leadership skills.

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 and troubleshoot complex infrastructure challenges.
• 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 and technical proposals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a senior leadership role.
• Hands-on involvement in complex enterprise projects.
• Mentorship opportunities for engineers and junior staff.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
• Direct impact on client success and satisfaction.