Sr Solutions Architect, Post Sales (Req#1053)

Overview

As a Senior Solutions Architect, Post-Sales, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and delivering single and multi-vendor networking solutions. You will have the opportunity to work within an industry-leading professional services team to understand our clients' needs and deploy the IT systems to meet those business outcomes.

Your Impact

A Senior Solutions Architect will be responsible for implementing network IT solutions including installation, upgrades and reconfigurations to our client's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), datacenters and cloud infrastructures.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Provide deployment and implementation services of multi-vendor solutions 
• Act as the primary technical lead for projects involving several engineering teams, overseeing planning, workload distribution, technical decision-making, and successful project outcomes
• Provide expertise in assessment of customer environments and make recommendations for functionality, capacity, performance, and resilience
• Provide written documentation including configurations, procedures and high-level and low-level network design diagrams (HLD/LLD)
• Be an escalation point for teammates and help manage project issues
• Stay current with vendor offerings and technology
• Serve the customer to ePlus' standards 
• Be available as a resource to pre-sales to guide and validate jobs 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership to engineering teams
• Proven experience leading large-scale network modernization or migration projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executives and stakeholders
• Strong vendor management and ability to lead technical discussions with partners and customers.
• Ability to mentor engineers, teach best practices, and guide architectural decision-making
• Proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts during high-severity incidents
• Must be fully knowledgeable and able to design and plan, implement and support IT solutions using a majority of the following technologies:
• Networking (routing and switching) including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus, and Meraki
• Experience with Aruba, Extreme, or Arista is a plus
• Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco ISE, including SDA fabric design, device onboarding, policy orchestration, and SGT-based segmentation
• WiFi including Cisco, Meraki, Aruba Central and Juniper MIST
• Firewall/ Security including Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto and Fortinet
• Cisco ACI, including fabric setup, policy modeling, and tenant/VRF design
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, and technical leadership.
• Multiple Industry recognized Certifications. i.e.: CCNA, CCNP, PSE, ACE
• CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or CCNP Wireless (highly desirable)
• CCIE (Enterprise/Security/Wireless) strongly preferred
• Additional certifications such as AWS/Azure Architect, CWNP, or Palo Alto Networks certs are a plus
• Ability to travel to customer locations, primarily in New England region
• Professional customer service skills on video conference and in person

Position Specifics

The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $150,000 and $190,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses. 

ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program, and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended. 

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Who We Are

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 employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.
• Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

• We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
• ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work. 

Physical Requirements

• While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.
• By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.