Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Windval Technology Solutions LLC is a strategic advisory consulting firm with deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies. The Principal Architect is responsible for developing and delivering technical architecture and engineering design engagements, serving as a trusted technologist to enterprise clients and translating business needs into effective technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Perform a hybrid platform & technology architecture/engineering role with authority for your deep areas of technical subject matter expertise (full stack/comprehensive enterprise network)
- Lead and deliver platform & technology architecture and engineering engagements including, high-level technical leadership and service / solution designs in all sub-domains of enterprise network
- Understand and assess client business and technology challenges and solution needs using a professional and structured discovery approach, requirements gathering and a keen problem-solving skillset
- Create and develop client solutions that meet business and technology requirements and deliver successful outcomes that delight clients
- Develop effective and creative approaches to client challenges and deliver services and solutions for client projects that maximize value, minimize cost, and accelerate time to success
- Participate and lightly facilitate project management mechanics and successful project outcomes
- Bring a solid “generalist” working knowledge of multiple IT technology domains relevant to large enterprise IT teams to be able to successfully interact with different technology domain team experts, anticipate needs/challenges, build effective solutions with successful outcomes and be a continuous learner of industry trends, technology trends, etc
- Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
- Engage clients and partners across a broad spectrum of technical and non-technical roles with tailored, interpersonal and business communication skills
- Verbal – lead and conduct client and partner meetings, interviews, workshops, etc
- Written – creating technical proposals, strategic project documentation and related deliverables, technology/solution whitepapers, etc
- Presentations – creating and delivering client presentations, video on demand and webinar material, speaking engagements, etc
- Diagrams – developing conceptual, architectural, and procedural diagrams
- Foster key partnerships with manufacturers, service providers, and partners
- Maintain relevant industry and technology solution knowledge, skills, and experience
- Support Windval business development and participate in Windval marketing events as required
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in senior information technology technical leadership (architecture, engineering, operations roles preferred) in enterprise network
- Well-rounded understanding of all topics and technologies within the enterprise network domain including but not limited to: IP addressing, routing and routing protocols (IPV4, IPv6 also preferred), multilayer switching (campus and data center fabrics including SDN), SDWAN, WAN technologies (such as optical, TDM, MPLS, 5G, LEOS), cybersecurity technologies such as NGFW, etc. wired and wireless (predominantly WiFi) technologies, networking to, within and between public clouds, identity and policy management, ZT/ZTNA, SASE, site to site and client VPNs, application load balancing, DNS/DHCP, QoS and treatment of latency sensitive applications such as voice and video, IP Multicast and network management tools, processes and operations including visibility, analytics, monitoring, logging, automation, DevSecOps, IaC, and alerting functions
- Deep experience with major manufacturer platforms. Cisco preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills, good listener, ability to connect with different personalities
- Demonstrated business acumen and executive presence
- Ability to solve complex, abstract problems
- Excellent collaboration and team-oriented skills including working with distributed, virtual teams
- Strong user of modern collaboration and office automation tools and services
- Organized and methodical with strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills
- Self-starter and self-directed ability
- Creative, thought-leading, and innovative thinker but grounded in practical realities is essential
- Enjoys and maintains a culture of self-driven and lifelong learning
- Maintains a broad knowledge and understanding of the current and anticipated future of the technology industry including trends, technologies, products/services and standards
- Strong preference given to having blended experience of employer company types and roles across enterprise IT client organizations, technology manufacturers, technology solution providers and service providers
- Strong preference given to active, relevant industry and/or manufacturer architect-level certifications in Modern Data Center / Hybrid Cloud domains
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related experienced preferred
- Advanced technical degree in computer science, engineering or MBA is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus + benefits compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s professional capability and experience
- Unlimited vacation policy and paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health / dental / vision insurance
- Remote-first organization and offers a flexible, work from home environment
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