Serve as the hands-on network technical lead, translating business requirements into architecture and guiding implementation through successful operational handover

Lead solution design and implementation planning for small project teams, providing technical guidance and coaching to junior consultants

Own technical delivery within PM-led projects, aligning with project direction and providing timely updates on progress, risks, dependencies and decisions to the project manager, who retains overall project accountability

Lead client discovery on-site and remotely; translate business needs into practical network architectures, explain trade-offs and recommend solutions with a clear focus on quality and value

Produce clear, accurate architecture documentation: conceptual, logical and physical designs, bills of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs and transition-to-operations information

Set technical direction and coordinate with stakeholders and Long View practices to resolve issues, manage dependencies and deliver on commitments

Maintain relevant industry certifications and accreditations aligned with key practices and technology partners

Build lasting client relationships through attentive listening, candid advice, proactive communication and reliable follow-through

Support pre-sales discovery, solution development, effort estimation and technical qualification by providing technical input to the team leading the opportunity

Contribute technical expertise to government audits and special programs relevant to assigned technology areas

7+ years of industry experience working as a Network Subject Matter Expert

Demonstrated experience designing and delivering network solutions across several of the following technologies:

• Routing and switching

• Firewalls: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto

• Network access control: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and/or Aruba ClearPass

• Wireless

• Cisco Duo

• Proven network architecture and documentation skills, with the judgement to solve business problems and independently lead the technical delivery of projects on-site and remotely

• Familiarity with networking considerations for Microsoft cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure and Microsoft 365

• Exceptional consulting skills: ask thoughtful questions, listen closely, navigate difficult conversations and provide honest, client-first recommendations

Post-secondary education is an asset.

Relevant networking certifications are preferred, with an expectation to maintain appropriate certifications aligned with key technologies and partners

Previous experience with:

DevNet

Cloud Networking

Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN)

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

Cisco Umbrella

Server Infrastructure experience

Cisco Unified Communications (Voice)