Principal Network Architect - Boca Raton, FL - onsite!

Position Overview

Our client, an established Managed Services Provider (MSP), is seeking a highly experienced Principal Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex enterprise network, security, and cloud solutions.

This is a senior-level, hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep architectural expertise, strong consulting skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable, secure enterprise networking, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions.

• Lead complex client projects from architecture and design through successful implementation.

• Serve as a senior technical advisor to clients, translating business requirements into effective technology solutions.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, troubleshoot complex infrastructure challenges, and take ownership of solution outcomes.

• Lead technical presentations, architectural reviews, and client consultations.

• Mentor engineers and establish architectural standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and sales teams on solution delivery, technical proposals, and new business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of network architecture and design experience, including 5+ years in a senior or technical leadership role.

• Cisco CCIE certification.

• Proven experience in a professional services, consulting, or MSP environment.

• Advanced, hands-on expertise with:

  • Cisco Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Cisco Nexus

  • VMware NSX

  • Palo Alto firewalls

  • Microsoft Azure and AWS

• Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale, complex enterprise infrastructure solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Exceptional client-facing communication, consulting, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE).

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Ideal Candidate: A CCIE-certified, hands-on Principal Architect with deep Cisco networking, cloud, and security expertise who can lead complex client engagements, advise executive stakeholders, and deliver sophisticated enterprise solutions.