Senior Architect - Post Sales

ePlus inc. • New York, NY

4h • $150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

As the Senior Network Security Architect, you will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing and operating enterprise infrastructure for clients. You will have the opportunity to work within an industry-leading account team, supporting a key focus area to craft sustainable IT roadmaps for the ePlus customer base.

Requirements

• 10+ years designing and implementing secure network architectures
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Solid knowledge in multiple areas, including:
• IP networking and security fundamentals
• Wireless architecture
• Next-Generation Firewall architecture and implementation
• RADIUS server configuration and troubleshooting
• Network Access Control (NAC) design and implementation
• Software-Defined Access architectures
• Data center and access layer segmentation
• Network automation/orchestration
• Disaster Recovery planning
• Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tuning
• Endpoint security solutions
• Specialized Knowledge: Subject matter expertise in at least three (3) of the following:
• Network/Security Infrastructure: Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, CheckPoint, Fortinet, F5
• Application Security: F5, Imperva, Splunk
• Identity & Access Control: Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, Forescout, ZScaler, Cyxtera
• Network Segmentation & Policy Control: Cisco ACI, VMware NSX
• Data Protection: Symantec, Varonis
• Endpoint Protection: Cisco AMP, Palo Alto Traps, Cylance, CarbonBlack
• DNS/Email Security: Cisco Umbrella/ESA/WSA, Proofpoint, Mimecast, FortiMail
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills
• Excellent customer service skills (phone and in-person)
• Professional demeanor with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• Prior consultative experience
• Relevant certifications
• Palo Alto
• Juniper
• Fortinet
• SD-WAN
• Cisco ACI

Responsibilities

• Implement network and security solutions from providers such as Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper and Fortinet
• Create as-built documentation and diagrams.
• Be available as a pre-sales resource for sales team members, as necessary.
• Serve as an escalation point for other Engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex technology issues.
• Assess customer environment and make recommendations on solutions and improvements.
• Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies.
• Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications. i.e.: CCNP Security, PCNSE, NSE, etc.
• Serve each and every customer to ePlus’ standards.

Benefits

• 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.
• ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees