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Boston Consulting Group (BCG) · 8 hours ago

Platform Network Solution Architect Director

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $219K/yr

10+ years exp

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. The Network Solution Architect Director will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-grade network solutions across on-premises and multi-cloud environments, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure secure and resilient network architectures.

Business DevelopmentConsultingInnovation ManagementManagement ConsultingMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end network architectures that integrate AWS, GCP, Azure, and Cisco IOS platforms

Design Core Network Protocol (DNS, NTP, DHCP) deployments with tools like Infoblox

Design secure perimeter and segmentation strategies with Palo Alto Firewalls

Lead SD-WAN design and deployment using VeloCloud to optimize global connectivity

Configure and manage Cisco IOS-based routers, switches, and firewalls

Deploy and maintain enterprise scale cloud networking components in AWS, Azure, and GCP

Optimize network reliability, performance, and scalability across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

Implement automation where possible using Terraform, API integrations, Git Actions and/or Terraform Cloud

Implement next-generation firewall policies, web application firewall rules, threat prevention on Palo Alto and cloud native Firewalls

Apply DNS security best practices using Infoblox

Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR Collaboration and Leadership

Partner with cloud, security, network, and DevOps teams to deliver integrated solutions

Serve as subject matter expert for cloud networking, SD-WAN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and firewall technologies

Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and operations teams

Establish proactive monitoring and alerting systems across cloud and on-prem networks

Lead advanced troubleshooting for issues involving Cisco IOS, Palo Alto, Infoblox, and VeloCloud

Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

Qualification

Cisco AppliancesAWS networkingGCP networkingPalo Alto FirewallsVeloCloud SD-WANInfoblox DNSAzure networkingTerraformTCP/IPBGPOSPFMPLSVPNsAgile TeamsJiraConfluenceStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsCollaborationProject management

Required

Deep expertise with Cisco Appliances, AWS and/or GCP networking

Strong proficiency with Infoblox DNS, Palo Alto Firewalls, VeloCloud SD-WAN, Zero Trust solutions like Zscaler, and Azure networking

Architecture and Design: Develop end-to-end network architectures that integrate AWS, GCP, Azure, and Cisco IOS platforms

Design Core Network Protocol (DNS, NTP, DHCP) deployments with tools like Infoblox

Design secure perimeter and segmentation strategies with Palo Alto Firewalls

Lead SD-WAN design and deployment using VeloCloud to optimize global connectivity

Implementation and Optimization: Configure and manage Cisco IOS-based routers, switches, and firewalls

Deploy and maintain enterprise scale cloud networking components in AWS, Azure, and GCP

Optimize network reliability, performance, and scalability across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

Implement automation where possible using Terraform, API integrations, Git Actions and/or Terraform Cloud

Security: Implement next-generation firewall policies, web application firewall rules, threat prevention on Palo Alto and cloud native Firewalls

Apply DNS security best practices using Infoblox

Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR

Collaboration and Leadership: Partner with cloud, security, network, and DevOps teams to deliver integrated solutions

Serve as subject matter expert for cloud networking, SD-WAN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and firewall technologies

Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and operations teams

Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Establish proactive monitoring and alerting systems across cloud and on-prem networks

Lead advanced troubleshooting for issues involving Cisco IOS, Palo Alto, Infoblox, and VeloCloud

Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

Strong Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs

Advanced proficiency in Cisco IOS (routers, switches, firewalls)

Infoblox for enterprise-grade DNS solutions

VeloCloud SD-WAN deployment and optimization

AWS: Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Security Groups

GCP: Network Connectivity Center, Cloud Interconnect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Firewall Rules

Azure: Express Routes, VNET, Security Groups, Load Balancing, vWAN

Expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls including policy configuration, threat prevention

Network segmentation, zero-trust frameworks, and IAM integration

Cloud native Web Application Firewalls

Monitoring solutions: Datadog, Stackdriver, PA Panorama, or equivalent

Has strong practical experience with DevOps tools and methods, like CI/CD, Git, IaC (Terraform)

Working and collaborating with Agile Teams (Squad)

Good understanding of using Jira for story tracking and Confluence for documentation

Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration and patience

Ability to successfully and effectively manage multiple projects and deliverables

Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with senior leadership and stakeholders

Ability to successfully implement change through relationships built on a local, regional and global level

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field or relevant experience/certifications

Preferred

Cisco: CCNP/CCIE

Cloud: AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Professional Cloud Network Engineer

10 Years Experience in network engineering and design including cloud (AWS or GCP preferred)

Benefits

Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children

Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs

Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits

Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually

Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities

Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan

Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement

Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)

Paid sick time on an as needed basis

Company

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.

Founded in 1963

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.bcg.com

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