Principal Solutions Architect

NetCareers • Boston · On-site, MA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Illumio is seeking an experienced Principal Solution Architect with deep expertise in cloud architecture, containerization, networking, and security to drive field-facing reference architecture and support strategic initiatives. The role bridges technical and business domains and works closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Field Enablement to ensure Illumio solutions address current and future enterprise security needs. The position is remote in the United States, with a preference for candidates in the Western US.

The Solution Architect team works to advance Zero Trust Segmentation and help organizations prevent ransomware and security breaches. The successful candidate will create and refine architectures for complex multi-cloud, hybrid, and containerized environments; advise customers on secure solutions using Illumio’s platform; and help translate customer and field requirements into product capabilities. The role also supports field teams through technical guidance, documentation, and architecture reviews, and represents Illumio at industry events and conferences.

The stated compensation range is $177,000–$212,000 USD. Illumio notes that the range is a general guideline and that offers may take into account responsibilities, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws. Eligible team members may have access to benefits that vary by location.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a strong focus on security, cloud, networking, and containerization technologies.
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, and GCP and container orchestration platforms.
• Hands-on experience designing secure, scalable, and resilient architectures.
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust frameworks, network segmentation, and related security principles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences ranging from engineers to executives.
• Ability to understand field requirements and translate them into technical solutions, including working directly with customers in high-stakes, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and refine Illumio reference architectures for multi-cloud, hybrid, and containerized environments in collaboration with Product Management.
• Advise customers on architecting secure solutions that use Illumio’s platform across diverse networking and cloud ecosystems.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to translate customer and field requirements into product features and capabilities.
• Provide technical support to field teams, develop technical documentation, and conduct architecture reviews.
• Represent Illumio at industry events, webinars, and conferences, sharing insights and best practices on Zero Trust, cloud security, and modern architecture trends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and dependent savings accounts
• Life and disability programs
• Paid parental leave
• Voluntary benefit programs
• Company-sponsored wellness program
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Retirement savings
• Equity opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed