Lead Technical Architect (Networking / Security)- Hybrid

As a Lead Technical Delivery Architect (Networking / Security), you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers that will plan, design, and implement enterprise IT solutions for our clients. YOUR IMPACT The Lead Technical Architect will be responsible for understanding complex business IT needs and managing research, design and solution development for ePlus customers. The essential functions of this position include: • Lead a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects • Provide Sales Engineering support, BOM creation assistance, SOW assistance along with planning and designing solutions for complex multi-vendor solutions • Engage various manufacturers and their engineering resources for design assistance and lab access • Research, design and develop repeatable solutions for customer IT needs • Assist in building and hiring professional services team, within assigned region • Work with the Services Director to set training goals for each member of team • Manage technical development and team satisfaction of employees • Manage monthly internal training workshops for employees • Provide input to the Services Director on employee reviews • Assist the Services Director with resource management • Build and maintain manufacturer/vendor relationships • Be an escalation point for Engineers and Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects • Manage Quality Assurance (QA) of all projects within region • Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies • Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications. i.e.: CCIE, CISSP, VCDX • Work with the Services Director and the National Practice Leads to develop standardized assessment, delivery and testing documentation to be used by ePlus nationally, for delivery of repeatable services • Continuing education of relevant certifications that would benefit the Lead Technical Architect role • Be available to meet customer IT needs and serve the Customer to ePlus’ standards QUALIFICATIONS • 15+ years of hands-on experience in IT • 5+ years of experience performing a Consultant or Architect role • 4-year college degree or equivalent experience • Network technologies - LAN, WAN, wireless, and security experience • Cisco (plus Meraki), Palo Alto, and Fortinet experience • Recent Cisco ACI, Nexus Data Broker/Dashboard, and DNAC experience • Strong firewall experience with PA Prisma, PA Prisma Cloud, and/or Fortinet SD-WAN • Outstanding soft skills and the ability to have difficult conversations both internal & with clients • Excellent customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone • Excellent presentation, communication and documentation skills. • Strong documentation skills. • Strong business understanding including costing, P&L and pricing strategies. • Ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions quickly. Highly Desired Experience / Skills: • Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet wireless experienceCurrent CCIE Network Pay Range - 175-190K