Sr Solutions Architect, Post Sales (Req#1053)

<hr> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Overview</span></strong></span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ePlus is seeking a <strong>Senior Solutions Architect (Post-Sales)</strong> to lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure and networking solutions for enterprise customers. In this role, you will act as a<strong> trusted technical advisor</strong> and delivery leader, partnering with customers and internal teams to implement scalable solutions and drive successful outcomes across multi-vendor environments. This is a<strong> high-impact, customer-facing role </strong>with visibility across engineering, sales, and leadership teams.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Why Join ePlus?</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with <strong>enterprise clients</strong> on complex, high-impact solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Opportunity to expand into<strong> emerging technologies</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High visibility role with <strong>cross-functional leadership exposure</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborative environment with <strong>strong engineering and delivery teams</strong></span></li> </ul> <hr> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Your Impact</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Lead Solution Delivery</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Design and implement <strong>enterprise solutions</strong> across networking environments</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead <strong>end-to-end delivery</strong> <strong>engagements</strong>, ensuring successful deployment and customer outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Serve as the <strong>technical lead</strong> across projects, guiding engineering teams and driving key decisions</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Drive Customer Success</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as a <strong>trusted advisor</strong> to customers, helping translate business needs into technical solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assess customer environments and recommend improvements for <strong>performance, scalability, and resilience</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support long-term success through <strong>optimization, best practices, and strategic guidance</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Architect &amp; Execute</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop <strong>high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD</strong>) and implementation plans</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead <strong>migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives</strong> across infrastructure platforms</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure solutions are aligned with <strong>customer goals and industry best practices</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Collaborate Across Teams</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Partner with:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sales and pre-sales teams (solution validation and scoping)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Engineering teams (execution and delivery)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to <strong>Statements of Work (SOWs)</strong> and technical planning</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Lead &amp; Mentor</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide<strong> technical leadership and mentorship</strong> to engineers and junior architects</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as an escalation point for complex technical challenges</span></li> </ul> <hr> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Qualifications</span></strong></span></p> <hr> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">8–12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, and technical leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Networking (routing and switching) including Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and Meraki</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">WiFi including Cisco, Meraki, Aruba Central and Juniper MIST</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Firewall/ Security including Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto and Fortinet</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executives and stakeholde</span>rs.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Proven ability to:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead customer-facing delivery engagements</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Translate business needs into technical solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work across cross-functional teams</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to travel to customer locations, primarily in New England region</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mentor engineers, teach best practices, and guide architectural decision-making</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead large-scale network modernization or migration projects</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead troubleshooting efforts during high-severity incidents</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Certifications in infrastructure technologies</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Aruba, Extreme, or Arista</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco ISE, including SDA fabric design, device onboarding, policy orchestration, and SGT-based segmentation</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cisco ACI, including fabric setup, policy modeling, and tenant/VRF design</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">CCNP and/or CCIE highly desirable</span></li> </ul> <hr> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Position Specifics</span></strong></span></p> <hr> <div style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $150,000 and $190,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.&nbsp;</span></div> <div style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.1;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program, and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.&nbsp;</span></div> <p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">#LI-BM1</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">#IND1</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <div style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><hr></div> <div style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Corporate Values</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Respectful communication and cooperation:</strong> We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Teamwork and employee participation:</strong> Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs:</strong> We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Embracing communities:</strong> We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 1.1;"> <div style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div style="line-height: 1.1;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Notice to Recruiting Agencies:</strong> ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.</span></div></div>