Principal Architect – Modern Work & Collaboration/ Corona, CA

AV Staffing Solutions • Corona, CA

7d • $150,000 - $172,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a leading global IT solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Principal Architect – Modern Work & Collaboration to lead the design and development of enterprise communications and collaboration solutions. This senior-level position serves as the technical authority for Cisco Collaboration solutions, partnering with sales teams on strategic opportunities and helping shape next-generation Modern Work offerings. The role involves working directly with enterprise customers and executive leadership while influencing technical strategy across the organization.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise collaboration architecture, technical consulting or pre-sales.
• Deep expertise in Cisco Collaboration, including CUCM, Webex Calling, Webex Contact Center and collaboration devices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, including integration and coexistence with Cisco solutions.
• Experience designing and presenting complex enterprise communications solutions.
• Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Experience developing technical proposals, solution architectures and Statements of Work.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 25%–50%.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Collaboration certifications, with CCNP or CCIE Collaboration preferred.
• Cisco Webex Calling or Webex Contact Center certifications.
• Microsoft Teams or Modern Work certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of enterprise collaboration solutions, including Cisco CUCM, Webex Calling, Webex Contact Center and collaboration devices.
• Partner with sales teams to design solutions, develop proposals and support complex pre-sales engagements.
• Lead technical sales enablement and go-to-market initiatives, developing positioning strategies, sales materials and new Cisco-led collaboration offerings.
• Advise enterprise clients and C-level executives on collaboration strategies, technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical advisory and architectural oversight for governance-related customer engagements, helping sales teams position collaboration solutions that align with business objectives.
• Design Cisco and Microsoft 365/Teams integration and coexistence solutions.
• Lead customer workshops, technical presentations, proofs of concept and solution assessments.
• Develop new collaboration service offerings, architecture standards and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Solution Architects and consulting teams.
• Collaborate with technology partners and internal delivery teams to ensure successful implementations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan through John Hancock, with automatic enrollment at a 4% employee contribution rate and the option to opt out.
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• HSA/FSA options and employee wellness/EAP programs.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, legal and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree