Managing Consultant, Modern Networks

Presidio • Hauppauge, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Presidio is seeking a hands-on technical leader to fill the role of Managing Consultant for the New England 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. Travel Requirements: In this role your travel would average ~25% within Tri-State region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience
• 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.
• Advanced Networking Expertise: 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.
• Security Solution Implementation: 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).
• Ability to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring secure network infrastructure.
• Cloud Networking & SD-WAN: Solid understanding of 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 Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba EdgeConnect, or Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN.
• Troubleshooting & Communication: Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in routing and switching issues, with a proven track record of resolving complex network problems.

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, Ansible, 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

Benefits

• Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture.
• We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio.
• Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.
• Presidio has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to have a workforce that includes the community we serve.
• Presidio is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Vets.
• Presidio is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• Presidio is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior