Senior Technical Consultant - SDWAN

Responsibilities
Possess a strong understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IPsec for secure and efficient network communications
Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of networking technologies, WAN communications, and security concepts, including TCP/IP, QoS, MPLS, and IPSec
Participate in the deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshops
Ability to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders
Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals
Receptive listening skills, with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent situational leadership and timely decision-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 team environment
Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget
Ensure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutions
Obtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of networking experience in enterprise environments, with focus on SD WAN technologies
Deep hands-on technical knowledge and expertise in Palo Prisma (and native) and Fortinet SD WAN. Silverpeak, Cisco Viptela, Versa, or Velocloud a plus
Deep expertise in route/switch architectures
Strong sense of ownership, problem solver, sense of urgency and ability to be proactive in resolving challenges
Palo Alto certification PCNSE or PCNSC
Cisco certification CCNP or CCIE
Fortinet certification nice to have
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits  for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidates relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.