Cisco Network Architect; from MSP- Perm​/No C2C Consultants​/Local

• Architect, design, and implement complex multi-vendor network and security solutions across enterprise environments.
• Serve as a senior technical escalation resource for engineers and consultants, providing guidance and resolution for high-impact issues.
• Proactively manage critical incidents, coordinating with clients and leadership to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Partner with manufacturer engineering teams to secure lab access, validate designs, and support solution deployment.
• Evaluate client environments, develop strategic recommendations, create detailed technical designs, conduct peer design reviews, and lead implementation planning.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers to strengthen technical capabilities and promote continuous professional development.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with key technology vendors and remain current on emerging trends, tools, and best practices.
• Maintain advanced, manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE, FCX, CISSP, UCS) and pursue additional certifications aligned with professional development goals.
• Develop and enhance standardized assessment, delivery, and testing methodologies to ensure consistent, high-quality service execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Multiple top-tier industry certifications preferred (e.g., JNCIE, FCX, CISSP).
• Exceptional client-facing skills, both in-person and remote, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all organizational levels.
• Strong executive presence, professional demeanor, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing comprehensive network designs and implementation strategies.
• Deep technical proficiency in architecting, deploying, and supporting enterprise IT solutions across wired and wireless networking, security platforms, and data center networking technologies.