**QUALIFICATIONS:** + Minimum five years (5) of industry experience in IT infrastructure architecture development and technology consulting, advisory, or professional services. + 3-5 years’ experience as a Senior or Lead Architect or equivalent experience. + Must have at least 7 years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing LAN/WAN networks in accordance with industry best practices + Extensive large-scale WAN experience required + Extensive campus networking experience required + Highly skilled in consulting with customers at all levels of the organization in both pre and post-sales + Highly Skilled in at least one (1) of the following with more being preferred: SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Cisco Meraki, VMware Velocloud, Aruba/Silverpeak Edgeconnect, Fortinet, Versa) + Implementation experience with Cisco DNA Center and Software Defined Access + Experience integrating SD-WAN into SASE/SSE and cloud deployments (Umbrella SIG, Zscaler, Prisma) + Strong knowledge of IP communication and routing is required (ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP). + Experience with Hybrid Cloud network deployments including AWS, Azure, GCP is a plus + Working technical knowledge of network and security protocols (IPSEC VPN, SGT, SSL VPN, AAA, Dot1x, TustSec, NAT, QoS etc) is a plus + Knowledge of core Fortinet solutions, including Fortigate (NGFW and SDWAN), Fortimanager, and Fortianalyzer is a plus + Knowledge of Palo Alto security products (Next Generation Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma) is a plus. + Configuration management of networking devices using PnP/ZTP, automation tools (Cisco DNA-Center, vManage, Cisco Prime, ISE) and API scripting with Python is a plus + Experience with network automation using Ansible, Terraform or other orchestration tools + Certifications in industry leading network products: Cisco (CCIE, CCNP), Arista, Aruba, VmWare, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, Zscaler, AWS, GCP, Azure + Multi-vendor experience is required + Cisco partner post sales consulting experience strongly preferred. + Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment. + Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required. + Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. + Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment. + Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities + Demonstrated leadership, team building, and management skills. + Advanced client-facing skills, including analyzing and providing solutions to complex architecture or services problems, influencing and negotiating with clients. + Demonstrated technical consulting experience in one or more vertical sectors: government, public sector, higher education, finance, health care, technology, or other commercial. + Bachelor’s degree in business or technology focused discipline **Want to learn more?** The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: + Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program + Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement + Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program **Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities** **Preferred locations: MO, FL, NC, TX, AZ, IL, MA, VA, AL, LA, GA, NV, MN, OH, MI, WI, IA, SC** **\#LI-TK1** WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources. WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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