Managing Consultant (Tri-State: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut)

Presidio • Hauppauge, NY

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About The Position

At Presidio, we're at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses—and their customers—to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights. Presidio is seeking a hands-on technical leader to fill the role of Managing Consultant for the Tri-State region's Network and Security practice. This individual will be a hands-on leader, providing technical oversight for an engineering team throughout their services execution, ensuring engineers are technically prepared, projects are completed successfully and efficiently, and have met or exceeded client expectations. In this role you will serve as a focal point for highly complex implementations, lead design workshops and support pre-sales activity for professional services engagements. The role will require overseeing a team of engineers, assuring that both Presidio and vendor best practices are adhered to, as well as providing a superb customer experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience with complex multi-protocol routing and switching, including designing, configuring, and troubleshooting with a focus on Cisco best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of core routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco) and advanced networking concepts such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IP addressing design.
• Strong understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, OSI model, and commonly used TCP/UDP ports and services.
• Expertise in network security, including hardening device access and implementing security protocols.
• Solid experience with cloud networking solutions in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as Aviatrix for cloud networking.
• Experience deploying SD-WAN solutions such as Viptela, Silverpeak, or Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN.
• Proficient in deploying and managing security solutions from leading vendors like Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud) and Cisco (FirePower/FTD Firewalls, Meraki MX, FMC Management).
• Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in routing and switching issues, with a proven track record of resolving complex network problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• 2+ years' experience with team leadership or management of a technical team preferred, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in project implementation, engineering, and design within the networking and security domains.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in network engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent military experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Fortinet products (e.g., FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Arista networking solutions, including CloudVision, and Aruba networking products (e.g., Aruba CX, Aruba OS, VSX/VSF technologies).
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting tools such as Python, EMM, or TCL for streamlining network configurations and management.
• Active Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE preferred).
• Active Palo Alto Certifications (PCNSA, PCCSE, PCNSE preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of network and security projects, from initial design and staging to installation, validation, and troubleshooting of complex data and security projects.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance for network designs that align with business objectives, customer budgets, and operational support capabilities, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures.
• Support/Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network and security issues, providing guidance and support to team members during deployments.
• Customer facing technical leadership for all services engagements, including escalations.
• Work closely with sales, pre-sales, project management, and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions and achieve project goals.
• Foster a culture of growth and development, focusing on technical and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree