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Principal Technical Consultant - Network & Security Solution Architect

AHEAD· Network Advisory
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Remote$180k - $220kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior technical leader and trusted advisor responsible for designing, validating, and guiding enterprise-scale network and security solutions across multiple workstreams for a Fortune 10 client, with emphasis on data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of large-scale network and security solutions, including data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid environments.
  • Collaborate with and drive teams to assess requirements, define solutions, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards, compliance frameworks, and strategic objectives.
  • Delegate and lead small teams of engineers, providing guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
  • Oversee multiple workstreams concurrently, managing dependencies, priorities, and risks to maintain solution integrity and on-time delivery.
  • Provide technical governance and quality assurance throughout solution lifecycle, from initial design through deployment, validation, and optimization.
  • Develop, review, and present architectural documentation, high-level designs (HLDs), and detailed designs (LLDs) to technical and executive audiences.
  • Act as a primary escalation point for complex network and security challenges, applying independent judgment to recommend actionable solutions.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor roadmaps (Arista, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.) to inform strategic decisions.
  • Communicate with authority and professionalism in client meetings, architecture reviews, and steering committees to influence direction and build consensus.
  • Collaborate with internal AHEAD teams to ensure solution consistency, knowledge sharing, and alignment with delivery methodologies.
  • Drive results proactively, anticipating challenges, mitigating risks, and ensuring commitments are met with a focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • WAN/LAN, Network and Cloud expertise including Azure. GCP is a plus
  • Ability to architect, design and deliver solutions.
  • Consultative experience. Leadership experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Skills

Required:WAN/LAN expertiseCloud (Azure)Architecture leadershipStakeholder communication

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Plus more! See benefits for additional details.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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AHEAD accelerates the impact of technology on clients by engineering customized data, developer, and infrastructure platforms that improve IT operations.

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