Overview:

• REMOTE Opportunity - Candidates MUST BE geographically located within the contiguous United States.

As a Lead Technical Architect in the Service Provider Group (SPG), you will be the Post Sales practice lead for our Converged Packet and Optical Technology focus area. The Lead Technical Architect will be the Subject Matter Expert responsible for leading and mentoring teams of pre and post sales engineers.
Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of hands-on Service Provider experience
• 5+ years of experience performing in a Consultant or Architect role
• Multiple industry-recognized certifications, e.g.: CCIE, JNCIE, SRA, NRS II
• Must be fully knowledgeable and able to design and plan, implement and support Service Provider solutions using three or more of the following technologies, as applicable to specific focus area:
• Cisco/Nokia/Ciena Transport Systems
• Cisco/Nokia/Ciena/Arista Routing Systems
• Networking (BGP/MPLS/IGP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.
By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.

• Lead a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
• Research, design and develop repeatable solutions to support applicable customer architecture needs
• Be an escalation point for Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
• Work with internal management and strategy teams on development and delivery of relevant solution bundles
• Engage applicable manufacturers and their engineering resources for design assistance and lab access
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to drive ePlus sales of applicable technology
• Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies
• Maintain Major vendor certifications (Cisco/Juniper/Ciena/Nokia)
• Work on achieving additional relevant certifications that would benefit the Architect role
• Work with the Services Director and the National Practice Leads to develop standardized assessment, delivery and testing documentation to be used by ePlus nationally, for delivery of repeatable services
• Serve the customer and account needs to ePlus standards
• Perform additional relevant tasks, as required
• Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
• Adhere to corporate policies and procedure