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

Presidio, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio seeks a Network and Security Practice Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership over engineering teams in the Boston area, ensuring project delivery and high-quality implementations.

This role requires deep expertise in complex routing, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and security solutions, with a track record of guiding client engagements from design through deployment while collaborating with sales and project management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on experience in networking and security projects.
• 2+ years in team leadership or management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in network engineering, IT, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of network and security projects from design to installation.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance for network designs.
• Support and lead troubleshooting during deployments.
• Engage with sales, pre-sales, and engineering to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Complex routing & switching

Cisco best practices

OSPF/BGP/EIGRP design

TCP/IP & OSI understanding

Network security engineering

Cloud networking & SD‑WAN

Troubleshooting expertise

Client-facing leadership

Project delivery experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or related

Tools

Cisco IOS & devices

AWS/Azure/GCP

Aviatrix

Fortinet FortiGate

Palo Alto Prisma

Arista CloudVision

Aruba CX OS

Job description

Overview

Presidio is a technology company committed to driving digital transformation through cutting‑edge solutions, AI, automation, and secure networking.

The Role

Presidio seeks Network and Security Practice Leads in Boston, MA to provide hands‑on technical leadership over engineering teams, ensuring project delivery, client satisfaction, and high‑quality implementations.

Travel Requirements

Expected travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Oversee execution of network and security projects from design, staging to installation, validation, and troubleshooting.
  • Provide guidance and quality assurance for network designs that align with business objectives, budgets, and operational support, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure architectures.
  • Support and lead troubleshooting for complex network and security issues during deployments.
• Client Relationships
  • Act as customer‑facing technical leader for all services engagements, including escalations.
• Business Management
  • Work closely with sales, pre‑sales, project management, and 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.

Required Skills and Professional Experience

• Advanced Networking Expertise
  • Proven experience with complex multi‑protocol routing and switching, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting with a focus on Cisco best practices.
  • In‑depth knowledge of core routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco) and advanced concepts such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IP addressing design.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP stack, OSI model, and common TCP/UDP ports and services.
  • Expertise in network security, including device hardening and security protocols.
• Cloud Networking & SD‑WAN
  • Solid experience with cloud networking solutions in AWS, Azure, GCP, and Aviatrix.
  • 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 vendors such as Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud) and Cisco (FirePower/FTD, Meraki MX, FMC).
  • Ability to implement and manage security solutions, ensuring secure network infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting & Communication
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for routing and switching issues with a proven track record.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Experience
  • 2+ years of team leadership or management experience preferred, or equivalent.
  • 8+ years hands‑on experience in project implementation, engineering, and design within networking and security domains.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in network engineering, IT, or related field; or equivalent military experience.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Fortinet products (e.g., FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) highly desirable.
• Advanced networking solutions including Arista CloudVision and Aruba networking products (Aruba CX, Aruba OS, VSX/VSF).
• Automation & scripting knowledge such as Python, EMM, or TCL.
• Certifications: Active Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE) and Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCCSE, PCNSE).

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

Presidio is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative 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 identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.