Principal Senior Solutions Architect (Network and Security)

Position Summary

As the Principal Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in representing complex technology solutions that align with our clients’ strategic business goals. You will work with cross-functional technical teams, collaborate with key vendor partners, and serve as the trusted advisor for both internal and external stakeholders. Your deep technical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and passion for innovation will ensure that our customers receive cutting-edge, efficient, and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Lead the discovery, design, and of end-to-end IT solutions that address customer needs and align with their business objectives.
• Translate business requirements into technical architectures ensuring scalability, resiliency, performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors to support innovative solutions in areas such as cloud computing, networking, security, and data management.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical authority, providing guidance and mentorship to solution engineers, consultants, and project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Collaborate with sales and account management teams to align technical capabilities with go-to-market strategies.
• Establish technical best practices, frameworks, and processes that ensure high-quality delivery and repeatable success.

 Client Engagement & Consultancy

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, understanding their business drivers, current technology environments, and future IT roadmaps.
• Present technical strategies, architectural solutions, and value propositions to both technical and C-level audiences.
• Partner with customers on strategic planning, providing thought leadership on digital transformation and emerging technology trends.

Partner & Vendor Collaboration

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology vendors, ensuring access to the latest product roadmaps, trainings, and partner incentives.
• Collaborate with vendor solution architects and product teams to shape joint offerings and streamline solution delivery.
• Negotiate and coordinate technical engagements with partners to optimize solution performance and value-add for our customers.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS) or a related field is preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, or technical consulting roles.
• Proven track record designing and delivering complex, multi-tier solutions in enterprise environments.

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding in design and architecture around Cloud, Data, Security, Networking, and related innovative solutions.
• Familiarity with competitive solution sets and design principal methodologies
• Proven knowledge in security, data protection, and compliance standards.
• CCIE/CISSP or other relevant industry certifications preferred
• Deep experience with traditional route/switch technologies, wireless technologies, software defined networking platforms
• Deep experience with networking/security solutions such as CASB, DLP, SDWAN, Private Access, Network Segmentation, etc.
• Experience with automation scripting/platforms such as Terraform, Hashicorp, Python, etc.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams, influence stakeholders, and drive change.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences inclusive of VP/C-Level leadership.
• Ability to quickly understand customer environments and tailor solutions to meet unique business requirements.
• Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset and the ability to balance business objectives with technical feasibility.