Principal Technical Consultant, Network Security Architect

AHEAD is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Network & Security Architect to join their Network Services Architecture team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security, and is proficient in Cisco, Palo Alto, and cloud networking technologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security
• Expert-level proficiency with Cisco routing, switching, and data center technologies
• Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, HA, and advanced security features
• Palo Alto Prisma Access and SD-WAN
• Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, QoS, segmentation, Zero Trust, threat prevention, SSL decryption, URL filtering, WildFire
• Solid working knowledge of Azure and AWS networking and security constructs
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong consultative presence; able to influence decisions and drive architectural direction
• Ability to simplify complex topics for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven experience mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave

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