Managing Consultant, Network & Security; Boston MA & England

Role Overview

Presidio is seeking Network and Security Practice Leads in Boston, MA. These leaders will provide technical oversight for an engineering team, ensuring projects are completed successfully, efficiently, and exceed client expectations. They will serve as focal points for complex implementations, lead design workshops, and support pre‑sales activity for professional services engagements.

Travel up to 25% of the time.

• Technical Leadership
  • Oversee the execution of network and security projects from design through validation and troubleshooting.
  • Provide guidance and QA for network designs that align with business objectives, budgets, and operational support capabilities, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure architectures.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network and security issues during deployments.
• Client Relationships
  • Provide customer‑facing technical leadership for all services engagements, including escalations.
• Business Management
  • Collaborate with sales, pre‑sales, project management, and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions and achieve project goals.
• Team Building
  • Foster a culture of growth and development, focusing on technical and professional development.

• Advanced Networking Expertise
  • Proven experience with complex multi‑protocol routing and switching, designing, configuring, and troubleshooting with a focus on Cisco best practices.
  • In‑depth knowledge of core routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco) and advanced networking concepts such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IP addressing design.
  • Strong understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, OSI model, and commonly used TCP/UDP ports and services.
  • Expertise in network security, including hardening device access and implementing security protocols.
• Cloud Networking & SD‑WAN
  • Solid experience with cloud networking solutions in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Aviatrix.
  • Experience deploying SD‑WAN solutions such as Viptela, Silverpeak, or Palo Alto Prisma SD‑WAN.
• Security Solution Implementation
  • Proficient in deploying and managing security solutions from Palo Alto Networks and Cisco vendors.
  • Ability to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring secure network infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting & Communication
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, with a proven track record of resolving complex routing and switching issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Experience
  • 2+ years of team leadership or technical team management preferred.
  • 8+ years of hands‑on experience in project implementation, engineering, and design within networking and security.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in network engineering, IT, or a related field.

• Additional Security Expertise
  • Experience with Fortinet products (Forti Gate, Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer) highly desirable.
• Advanced Networking Solutions
  • Familiarity with Arista Cloud Vision, Aruba CX, Aruba OS, and VSX/VSF technologies.
• Automation & Scripting
  • Knowledge of network automation and scripting tools such as Python, EMM, or TCL for streamlining network configurations and management.
• Certifications
  • Active Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE preferred).
  • Active Palo Alto Certifications (PCNSA, PCCSE, PCNSE preferred).

Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers—thinkers, builders, and collaborators—who push the boundaries of what’s possible. With our expertise in AI‑driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next‑gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever‑evolving digital world. Your impact is real. Whether harnessing Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data‑driven transformation, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future.

Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities. We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities,…