Solution Architect – Networking

Role Overview:

As a Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex network and security solutions tailored to our clients' needs. You will work closely with clients, internal engineering teams, and technology partners to ensure seamless integration, compliance, and performance.

This role requires expertise in enterprise networking, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud security, and emerging technologies like SASE, Zero Trust, and SD-WAN.

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Key Responsibilities:

Solution &Design:

• Lead end-to-end solution design for complex networking and security projects, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructures.
• Develop high-level and detailed network architecture blueprints, considering scalability, security, and performance.
• Provide technical expertise in firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, network segmentation, and threat detection solutions.
• Implement Zero Trust and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architectures for enterprise clients.
• Guide clients through cloud security best practices in AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

Pre-Sales &Client Engagement:

• Work closely with sales and business development teams to define client needs and propose tailored network and security solutions.
• Lead technical presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements.
• Develop RFP responses, solution proposals, and cost estimates for enterprise customers.

Implementation &Delivery:

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth deployment, integration, and optimization of network security solutions.
• Define best practices and governance models for security implementations.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex network and security issues in client environments.

Technology &Innovation:

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies in networking and security, including AI-driven threat intelligence, cloud security automation, and security orchestration.
• Provide insights into new vendor offerings and industry trends.
• Work with technology partners (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, etc.) to leverage the latest innovations.

Collaboration &Leadership:

• Work closely with clients, engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for security integration projects.

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Required Skills &Experience:

✅ 10+ years of experience in network and security architecture within system integrators, managed service providers (MSPs), or enterprise IT environments.

✅ Strong expertise in enterprise networking (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, etc.).

✅ Proven experience with next-generation firewalls (NGFW), VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), DDoS protection, and endpoint security solutions.

✅ Deep knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks, SASE, network segmentation, and micro segmentation strategies.

✅ Expertise in cloud security solutions for AWS, Azure, and GCP.

✅ Hands-on experience with network automation (Terraform, Ansible, Python) and security orchestration (SOAR, SIEM, XDR).

✅ Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.).

✅ Strong client-facing and pre-sales experience, with the ability to present and communicate complex solutions effectively.

Preferred Certifications:

✔ Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Security or Enterprise Infrastructure

✔ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

✔ AWS Certified Security – Specialty or equivalent cloud security certification

✔ Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7/8, or Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE

✔Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or GIAC certifications (GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, etc.)