Solution Architect / Principal Consultant (NW / DC / Security) POST NUMBER: 481164

Solution Architect / Principal Consultant (NW / DC / Security)
DETAILS
Location : Remote
Position Type : 6M Contract (w/ likely extensions)
Hourly / Salary : to $90W2 (based on experience level)

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Solution Architect / Principal Engineer for a 6M Contract (w/ likely extensions) that is remote. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale network and security solutions for a large Fortune 10 environment. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will own technical strategy across data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, guiding multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and enterprise architecture requirements. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will serve as the technical leader and escalation point for complex networking and security challenges, driving architecture decisions, overseeing engineering teams, and providing governance from design through deployment. The ideal Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will possess deep networking expertise, broad cross-domain architecture knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering large-scale transformation and modernization initiatives.

• Enterprise Network / Security Architecture – Leading Design of Scalable / Resilient / Secure Infrastructure Solutions Across Data Center / Campus / Cloud / Hybrid Environments | Aligning with Long-Term Business / Technology Strategies
• Technical Leadership / Solution Governance – Providing Architectural Oversight Across Multiple Concurrent Initiatives via Design Standards / Technical Validation / Governance of Solution Delivery
• Stakeholder Engagement / Solution Alignment – Partnering with Infrastructure / Security / Cloud / Business Teams | Translating Complex Requirements into Actionable Technical Solutions | Building Consensus Across Technical / Executive Stakeholders
• Engineering Leadership / Mentorship – Guiding / Mentoring Network / Security Engineers via Delegation / Technical Reviews / Quality Assurance and Adherence to Architectural Standards
• Architecture Documentation / Design Reviews – Developing / Presenting High-Level / Detailed Solution Designs / Technical Roadmaps / Implementation Plans | Leading Architecture Reviews / Executive Briefings
• Strategic Advisory / Escalation Leadership – Serving as Senior Escalation Point for Complex Infrastructure / Security Challenges via Risk Identification / Strategic Recommendations / Enterprise Technology Leadership

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Enterprise Infrastructure / Architecture Experience (9 years) – Enterprise Infrastructure Experience | Network Architect / Security Architect / Solution Architect / Principal Consultant (5 years)
• Enterprise Network Architecture (expertise) – Designing / Implementing Enterprise Networking Solutions Across Data Center / Campus / WAN / LAN / SD-WAN / Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Network Security Architecture (strong architecture-level knowledge) – Next-Generation Firewalls / Network Segmentation / Zero Trust / Identity Integration / Security Policy Governance
• Architecture Documentation / Executive Advisory – Developing / Presenting High-Level Designs (HLDs) / Low-Level Designs (LLDs) / Technical Roadmaps / Executive Architecture Recommendations
• Program Leadership / Multi-Project Management – Leading Multiple Large-Scale Infrastructure / Security Initiatives Simultaneously | Managing Priorities / Dependencies / Risks / Stakeholder Expectations
• Enterprise Networking Technologies (hands-on) – Industry-Leading Networking Platforms (Cisco / Arista / Palo Alto and Similar Technologies)
• Cloud Networking / Security – Applying Strong Understanding of Cloud Networking and Security Principles Across AWS / Azure / Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Technical Leadership / Governance – Providing Design Oversight / Mentorship / Implementation Governance / Quality Assurance for Engineering Teams
• Senior Escalation / Strategic Problem Solving – Serving as Senior Escalation Point for Complex Network / Security / Infrastructure Challenges Within Large Enterprise Environments
• Executive Communication / Influence – Excellent Communication / Presentation Skills | Influencing Technical Teams / Business Stakeholders / Executive Leadership

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.