Sr Architect

Company: ePlus Technology, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

CA- Home Office SF
San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Description Job Description: As a Senior Architect, you will function as the technical lead for solution design and implementation for ePlus's customers, with a strong focus on Cisco and Palo Alto Enterprise Networking. You will be a key leader in the delivery of consultative services, working in conjunction with our pre-sales architects, sales teams, and service management groups.Job Responsibilities: -

• Complete technical sections for RFP/RFI/RFQ responses in coordination with sales and pre-sales teams
• Develop detailed designs and test criteria for recommended solutions
• Function as a technical lead for other engineers and consultants on each project
• Implementation of network/firewall designs independently and as part of larger, multidiscipline teams
• Meticulous planning and testing to safely make changes to customer networks on a global scale
• Conduct customer presentations on ePlus designs and implementations -
• Conduct knowledge transfer with customers
• Complete training, per development plan, and maintain certifications in accordance with focus area
• Assist Services Director with helping improve procedures and functions
• Ensure appropriate coverage for in-process opportunities while out of office for training, vacation, PTO, etc.
• Complete administrative tasks (expenses, time reporting) in a timely fashionYour Corporate Responsibilities: -Internal Control responsibilities vary by role and are subject to change. Please discuss your individual internal control responsibilities with your immediate supervisor on a regular basis.
  • Handle confidential matters and information professionally
  • Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
  • Adhere to corporate policies and proceduresJob Knowledge/Skills: -
    • Excellent customer service skills on phone and in person.
    • Skilled to liaise with and influence multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment.
    • Professional demeanor and good communication skills.
    • Ability to think and come up with solutions quickly, and accurately.
    • Significant Architecture and Design experience in Networks, Data Center Systems, and/or Cloud Infrastructure Platforms.
    • Past Experience in delivering comprehensive architecture specifications for complex Network and/or Security solutions.
    • Strong cross-domain and cross-functional knowledge that will enable design of the best possible Network solutions.
    • Strong working experience with some of the following network technologies: Routing, Switching, SDWAN, Wireless, Software Defined Networking, Datacenter network design
    • Experience with the following network platforms: Cisco/Meraki
    • Experience with the following security solutions: Cisco, Palo Alto Networks
    • Solid understanding of, and ability to speak authoritatively to, principles in areas such as network, systems, virtualization, cloud technologies, access control, and/or security.
    • Hands-on experience and strong understanding of technology and enterprise network and security. Ability to function as an individual contributor and mentor/leader detached from the corporate environment.Education and Experience:
      • 5+ years of hands on Networking experience.
      • 5+ years IT engineering/delivery/support.
      • At least three of the following: switching/routing, wireless, compute/storage, firewalls.
      • Working knowledge of at least the following manufacturers: Cisco, PaloAbility of finger dexterity to be used primarily to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together. Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Speech ability must be at a level where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing ability must be at a level to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Visual ability must be average with ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Physical strength for sedentary work with sitting most of the time. May have to exert or lift up to 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally.ePlus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ePlus promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.#LI-CR1Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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