Global Principal Consultant - Network
Company: SHI International
Location: Providence
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job SummaryThe Global Principal Consultant - Network will focus
on proactively supporting SHI network infrastructure strategies and
complex client-facing opportunities in the form of architecture
design, integrated partner technology lab environments, and
management of large-scale client projects. This role works directly
with Technical Consultants and supports internal SHI sellers in the
form of complex technical pre-sales. This role also supports sales
operations and ensures delivery of solutions based on the
opportunities and targeted strategic Global Team practice goals.As
Global Principal Consultant - Network, you will work with
cutting-edge technologies to help Fortune 150 customers analyze and
design technology solutions. This position requires a driven
individual that has hands-on technical experience in a wide array
of networking areas, wishing to further develop their exposure to
both technologies while acting in a senior lead technical role with
SHI customers.The Global Principal Consultant - Network will report
to the Global Presales Engineering Manager. This is a remote
position but may be required to report to the SHI headquarters for
meetings as determined by SHI management.About UsFounded in 1989,
SHI International Corp. is a $12 billion global provider of IT
solutions and services, and currently has over 5,000 dedicated
employees worldwide.To learn more about SHI International Corp,
visit our website: www.shi.com/careersWhat SHI Can Offer:
- World Class Facility includes on site gyms and cafeterias
- Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth and
development due to our strong promote from within philosophy
- Work in an up-beat, creative, and fun environment
- Benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible
spendingResponsibilitiesInclude, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the Global field sales teams to help qualify,
understand, and recommend opportunity solutions
- Work closely with SHI and partners engineering, architecture,
and delivery teams to ensure a cohesive selling motion with both
the customers and field sales teams
- Provide technical expertise to the field sales staff for onsite
customer visits
- Provide technical leadership for our sales efforts during the
sales cycle with clients
- Participate in related RFP responses as needed
- Develop and document technical reference architectures;
developed within the lab environment and targeted and integrated
opportunities or developed based on client objectives
- Develop and deliver webcasts, presentations, and white board
workshops
- Stay current with new technologies and innovations and
recommend creative adoption of new technologies
- Acquire and maintain relevant industry certification as
directed and required
- Perform post-sales support in the form of project leadership
and guidance
- Provide technical support for security solutions; client facing
and in lab environments
- Perform proactive evaluation and assessment of new networking
technologies
- Develop and maintain knowledge of network standards and
guidelines
- Create technical solution offerings incorporating technical
standards, policies, and procedures
- Continually assess existing solutions and services and identify
opportunities for improvementsQualifications
- 10+ years of experience working in an engineering, consulting,
analyst, or operations role aligned with network technologies
- 10 + years prior industry experience as a network architect on
high traffic networks
- Previous experience in IT or a presales-focused role
supporting, designing, architecting, implementing, and
troubleshooting technologies supporting large scale multinational
clients
- Experience with standard load balancer design, SSL termination,
and overall application/solution design (L4-7)
- Experience with L2/L3 network and security design to adhere to
good security practices employing all protocols
- Proven Experience working with IPSEC, VPN, and SSL, SASE,
SEE
- Proven knowledge of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, and
Rip Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols to
include security policy setup
- Experience with scripting languages for automation of routine
work such as Python/Ansible
- Proven knowledge of SDN, 5G technologies
- Platform experience with, but not limited to, the following:
Juniper, Riverbed, Arista, Extreme, F5, Akami, HPE, VMware,
SilverPeak, FortiNet, Palo Alto, Aryaka, Versa,
Cumulus/NvidiaRequired Skills
- Possess a strong appetite to learn, be challenged, be flexible,
and achieve assigned objectives
- Ability to self-study and engage in independent work in lab
facilities to increase job related knowledge and skills
- Ability to act as a lead within a technical team
- Ability to develop and drive technical strategies
- Ability to create advanced network architectures and
designs
- Ability to design, implement, and configure network
solutions
- Ability to analyze and access complex scenarios and solve
problems
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands while
ensuring customer needs are met
- Excellent organization skills
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications
skills
- A strong understanding of / experience with networking and
cloud concepts
- Ability to travel as needed
- Network and administration background a plusCertifications
Required
- Hold Certifications and equivalent(s) such as, but not limited
to, the following:
- CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, Azure and/or AWS Networking
Certification, Microsoft MTA; CompTIA Security+; GIAC: GISF;
(ISC)2: SSCP/CCSP
- Cloud Security Certifications a plus:
- AWS, Google, Azure
- Security Manufacturer Certifications a plus:
- Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Fortinet, Microsoft, Cisco, Checkpoint,
Others as appropriateUnique Requirements
- Position requires up to 25% travel for client
meetingsAdditional Information
- The estimated annual pay range for this position is $180,000 -
$240,000 which includes a base salary and bonuses. The compensation
for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills,
experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from
individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited
to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
- Equal Employment Opportunity M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran
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you!Job Locations US-NJ-Somerset - US-RemoteRequisition ID
2022-12978Approved Min (Total Target Comp) USD
$180,000.00/Yr.Approved Max (Total Target Comp) USD
$240,000.00/Yr.Compensation Structure Base Plus BonusCategory
Technical Presales/Post Sales
Keywords: SHI International, Providence , Global Principal Consultant - Network, Professions , Providence, Rhode Island
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