The Role
The Senior Technical Consultant, Network Architect is responsible for deploying complex network solutions, conducting client workshops, and ensuring knowledge transfer for smooth operations. They require expertise in various routing protocols and networking technologies, along with strong communication skills to present strategies effectively to clients.
Summary Generated by Built In
Roles and Responsibilities
- Possess a strong understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IPsec for secure and efficient network communications.
- Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of networking technologies, WAN communications, and security concepts, including TCP/IP, QoS, MPLS, and IPSec.
- Participate in the deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshops
- Ability to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders
- Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals
- Receptive listening skills, with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent situational leadership and timely decision-making skills
- Passionate about successful customer outcomes
- Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally)
- Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget
- Ensure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutions
- Obtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of networking experience in enterprise environments, with focus on SD WAN technologies
- Deep hands-on technical knowledge and expertise in: Palo Prisma (and native) and Fortinet SD WAN. Silverpeak, Cisco Viptela, Versa, or Velocloud a plus.
- Deep expertise in route/switch architectures
- Strong sense of ownership, problem solver, sense of urgency and ability to be proactive in resolving challenges
- Palo Alto certification: PCNSE or PCNSC
- Cisco certification: CCNP or CCIE
- Fortinet certification – nice to have
Top Skills
Bgp
Eigrp
Ipsec
Mpls
Ospf
Qos
Tcp/Ip
The Company
What We Do
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together cloud infrastructure, intelligent operations, and modern applications, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.