Managing Consultant, Network & Security (New York & Boston MA)

About the role

Presidio is seeking Network and Security Practice Leads, in Boston MA. These individuals will be hands-on leaders, providing technical oversight for an engineering team throughout their services execution, ensuring engineers are technically prepared, projects are completed successfully and efficiently, and have met or exceeded client expectations. The role will require overseeing a team of engineers, assuring that both Presidio and vendor best practices are adhered to, as well as providing a superb customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:
• Oversee the execution of network and security projects, from initial design and staging to installation, validation, and troubleshooting of complex data and security projects.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance for network designs that align with business objectives, customer budgets, and operational support capabilities, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures.
• Support/Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network and security issues, providing guidance and support to team members during deployments.
• Client Relationships:
• Customer facing technical leadership for all services engagements, including escalations.
• Business Management:
• Work closely 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.

Requirements

• Advanced Networking Expertise:
• Proven experience with complex multi-protocol routing and switching, including 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, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as Aviatrix for cloud networking.
• 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 leading vendors like Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud) and Cisco (FirePower/FTD Firewalls, Meraki MX, FMC Management).
• Able to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring secure network infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting & Communication:
• Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in routing and switching issues, with a proven track record of resolving complex network problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Experience:
• 2+ years experience with team leadership or management of a technical team preferred, or equivalent
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in project implementation, engineering, and design within the networking and security domains.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in network engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent military experience.

Qualifications

• Required Skills and Professional Experience:
• Advanced Networking Expertise
• Cloud Networking & SD-WAN
• Security Solution Implementation
• Troubleshooting & Communication
• Experience
• Preferred Skills & Certifications:
• Additional Security Expertise
• Advanced Networking Solutions
• Automation & Scripting
• Certifications

Benefits

Presidio is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.