Principal Technologist (Req#1230)

Role: Principal Technologist serving as a customer liaison and technical strategist within enterprise networking, cloud, and security solutions. Responsibilities: define architecture vision, develop go-to-market strategies, design tailored solutions, foster customer relationships, lead technical briefings, support pre-sales activities, and guide internal teams. Manage and mentor technical staff, promoting collaboration and growth. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master’s in a technical/business discipline; 8+ years in designing/implementing complex enterprise network, data center, and cloud solutions; experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE, Palo Alto, and cloud platforms like Azure; certifications such as CCIE, CCDE, AWS, GCP, CISSP preferred. High-Value: enterprise networking, security, data center, hybrid cloud, and automation; experience with AI-ready infrastructure desirable. Location: Irvine, CA, on-site 3 days/week; travel not specified. This senior technical leadership role requires strong communication, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.