**Job Summary** The ASG Sr. Network & Security Solutions Architects willrepresentSHI as the trusted advisor on all areas of Networking (i.e., routing/switching/load balancing/firewalls/ etc.) & Network Security (e.g., NGFW / VPN / NAC / SASE / etc.). They willpossessskill sets related to analyzing, designing, and implementing Security, Cloud, and Data Center (on-prem / hybrid) Network services.  This includes initiating andparticipatingin projectscomprisedof both technical and non-technical team members. Consultants willpossessexcellent communication & collaboration skills and the ability to produce professional presentations intended to influence at all levels of an organization.   This position is a remote position with a home office setup asdeterminedby SHI management. **About Us** Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. **But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them.** If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: + Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. + Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. + Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. + World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. **Responsibilities** + Performs Implementation services that may include design, architecture analysis, deployment, troubleshooting, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and networkengineering + Assistsleadership with strategy and develops technical roadmaps for future Networking & Security services (e.g., Cisco, Palo, Fortinet - SDWAN, SSE, SASE, etc.) + Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert on Customer projects/workshops and be accountable for the projectoutcomes + Collect, produce, and update deployment and designdocumentation + Develop, update, and continually improve Network & Security Serviceofferings + Act as a trusted advisor for our technical sales teams,assistwith opportunity discovery,participatein customer solution/engagement scoping, and sales enablementefforts + Assistsales / pre-sales teams inidentifyingand closing opportunities through customer meetings andpresentations + Identify, develop, and document best practices/recommendations (people/process/ technology), andassistwith strategy & roadmapplanning + Effectively communicate findings and recommendations to technical and executive Customer stakeholders through written deliverables and verbal presentations + Evangelize SHI Network & Security Service Offerings across SHI and Partner community through webinars, meetups, andconferences + Develop reports, lessons learned, presentations, and supporting documentation for both Customer engagements and internaldiscussions + Stay current onnew technology, trends, and market behavior by studying market trends and the industrylandscape  + Serve as a coach/mentor and guide other members of theteam + Obtain applicable technical certifications, directed by annual professional development plans &leadership **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s, Technical degree, or related work experience (Network Engineering / Computer Science) + Minimum 8-10 years of technical experience with increasing responsibility + Minimum 5 years of experience consulting, designing, implementing, and integrating Cisco, Palo Altoand Networking technologies (e.g., NGFW / SDWAN / SASE / etc.) + Combined experience as a Network Consultant, Operations, and Administration + Available to travel to client sites upon reasonable request **Required Skills** + Proficiencywith the design, implementation, and configuration of Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cloud networking & security solutions (e.g., NGFW / SSE / SASE). + Extensive experience in initiating and leading consultative network projects & initiatives + Excellent consultative skills in addressing networking and securitychallenges + Strong project management skills (scope, schedule, & cost) + Passion for innovation, technology, networking, and continued learning/improvement + Excellent written, presentation, whiteboarding, and verbal communication skills + Excellent organizational and time management skills + Receptive listening skills, with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technicalaudiences + Excellent situational leadership andtimelydecision-making skills + Passionate about successful customer outcomes + Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally) + Ability to work both individually and in a teamenvironment + Must be results-driven witha strong senseofurgency + Attention to detail and follow-up skills arecritical  + Strong trusted advisor, coaching, & mentorship skills Preferred Skills: + Minimum5+years’ experiencein consulting services + Cisco, Palo Alto – NGFW / SDWAN / SASEexpertise + AWS / Azure / GCP Network & Security Knowledge **Certifications Required** + Cisco + Palo Alto Preferred Certifications: + Cisco – CCNA, CCNP, orCCIE + Palo Alto – PCNSEorPCNSC **Unique Requirements** + Travel to customer sites, up to 30% annually **Additional Information** + The estimated annual pay range for this position is $100,000 - $250,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. 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 Status **Job Wrapping 1** \#LI-JH2 Refer a friend to this job (https://careers-shi.icims.com/jobs/16403/sr.-solutions-architect---network-%26-security/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336032949) **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Locations** _US-Remote_ **Requisition ID** _2024-16403_ **Approved Min (Total Target Comp)** _USD $100,000.00/Yr._ **Approved Max (Total Target Comp)** _USD $250,000.00/Yr._ **Compensation Structure** _Base Plus Bonus_ **Category** _Inside/Outside Sales_