Senior Network Consultant

Company Overview

Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence, we connect, protect, and transform organizations, empowering them to thrive in today's digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Network Consultant to join our Network Infrastructure team. In this role, you will collaborate with Mid-Market and Enterprise clients to design, deploy, and support advanced network solutions, focusing on Fortinet and Cisco technologies, including SD-WAN. You will ensure projects meet stringent delivery schedules, technical specifications, and client requirements while upholding Arctiq’s commitment to quality. This role requires flexibility for occasional evening/weekend work and regular travel (up to 50%) to customer sites and industry events. Note: This role is primarily remote with occasional onsite presence as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement pre-approved Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring timely, within-scope delivery of projects while adhering to Arctiq’s project management methodology.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, provide regular status updates, and ensure alignment with client expectations through milestones and deliverables.
• Provide senior-level expertise in Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiNAC) and Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, SD-WAN) solutions, with proficiency in Palo Alto SD-WAN and security technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues during implementation, escalating to the Manager when necessary to ensure timely and effective solutions.
• Monitor project requirements, assess the impact of additional client requests, and notify the Manager and Project Manager for SOW reevaluation if scope creep occurs.
• Provide as-built documentation for completed projects and report weekly on project progress and accomplishments to the Project Manager.
• Ensure all deliverables align with Arctiq’s quality standards and the project SOW, maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed, with regular travel (up to 20%) to customer locations and industry events to support client engagements and business development.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or 5+ years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• High level of expertise in planning, deploying, and supporting Cisco Enterprise Networking products (e.g., Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, SDWAN)
• High-level of expertise in planning, deploying, and supporting Fortinet Enterprise Networking products ( FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiNAC, FortiSASE, FortiManager / Templates, FortiAutenticator, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS), Cloud Networking, such as Azure, AWS, GCP, CloudFlare.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interface with technical teams and customer leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities to manage complex projects and deliver results.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with Cisco Voice technologies (e.g., Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Webex Calling).
• Familiarity with Cisco Security technologies (e.g., Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco Umbrella, Duo, Cisco Secure Endpoint).
  
  

Certifications

• Fortinet FCP in Network Security
• Fortinet FCSS in Network Security, especially with SD-WAN specialization
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise
• Preferred:
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
• Palo Alto PCNSE and experience with Prisma SD-WAN
  
  

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.