Lead Technical Architect (Networking / Security) - Req#1209

About the role

Hybrid Remote - Candidates must be geographically located in or near King of Prussia, Pennsylvania with a willingness to travel up to 20% to customer sites in NYC, Upstate New York, and throughout New England. Candidates MUST HAVE reliable transportation. *This is a delivery / implementation / post-sales role.* As a Lead Technical Delivery Architect (Networking / Security), you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers that will plan, design, and implement enterprise IT solutions for our clients. At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results. Corporate Values Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers. Work/life balance that supports our employees' varying needs: We value the well-being of our empl

Responsibilities

• The essential functions of this position include:
• Lead a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
• Provide Sales Engineering support, BOM creation assistance, SOW assistance along with planning and designing solutions for complex multi-vendor solutions
• Engage various manufacturers and their engineering resources for design assistance and lab access
• Research, design and develop repeatable solutions for customer IT needs
• Assist in building and hiring professional services team, within assigned region
• Work with the Services Director to set training goals for each member of team
• Manage technical development and team satisfaction of employees
• Manage monthly internal training workshops for employees
• Provide input to the Services Director on employee reviews
• Assist the Services Director with resource management
• Build and maintain manufacturer/vendor relationships
• Be an escalation point for Engineers and Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
• Manage Quality Assurance (QA) of all projects within region
• Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies
• Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications. i.e.: CCIE, CISSP, VCDX
• Work with the Services Director and the National Practice Leads to develop standardized assessment, delivery and testing documentation to be used by ePlus nationally, for delivery of repeatable services
• Pursue ongoing education and relevant certifications that enhance the Lead Technical Architect role
• Be available to meet customer IT needs and serve the Customer to ePlus' standards

Requirements

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in IT
• 5+ years of experience performing a Consultant or Architect role
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Network technologies - LAN, WAN, wireless, and security experience
• Cisco (plus Meraki), Palo Alto, and Fortinet experience
• Recent Cisco ACI, Nexus Data Broker/Dashboard, and DNAC experience
• Strong firewall experience with PA Prisma, PA Prisma Cloud, and/or Fortinet SD-WAN
• Outstanding soft skills and the ability to have difficult conversations both internal & with clients
• Excellent customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone
• Excellent presentation, communication and documentation skills.
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong business understanding including costing, P&L and pricing strategies
• Ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions quickly
• Highly Desired Experience / Skills:
• Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet wireless experience
• Current CCIE Network
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