Principal Architect
eplusinc • Remote
Posted: February 4, 2026
Job Description
Overview
As a Principal Architect in the Service Provider Group (SPG), you will be the practice lead for one of the key Technology focus areas we specialize in. The Principal Architect will be the Subject Matter Expert responsible for leading and mentoring teams of pre and post sales engineers.
Your Impact
The Principal Architect-Routing will be responsible for research, design and development of complex routing designs for our Service Provider clients.
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Research, design and develop repeatable solutions to support applicable customer architecture needs
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Be an escalation point for Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
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Work with internal management and strategy teams on development and delivery of relevant solution bundles
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Engage applicable manufacturers and their engineering resources for design assistance and lab access
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Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to drive ePlus sales of applicable technology
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Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies
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Maintain Major Routing vendor certifications (Cisco/Nokia/Juniper)
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Work on achieving additional relevant certifications that would benefit the Architect role
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Provide Sales Engineering support, BOM creation, and SOW preparation for complex multi-vendor solutions
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Work with the Services Director and the National Practice Leads to develop standardized assessment, delivery and testing documentation to be used by ePlus nationally, for delivery of repeatable services
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Serve the customer and account needs to ePlus standards
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Perform additional relevant tasks, as required
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree preferred
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10+ years of hands-on Service Provider experience
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5+ years of experience performing in a Consultant or Architect role
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Multiple industry-recognized certifications, e.g.: CCIE, JNCIE VCP, NACP, CISSP
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Excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in-person
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Excellent presentation and documentation skills
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Thorough business understanding including costing , P&L and pricing
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Good communication skills and a professional demeanor
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Ability to think and come up with solutions quickly
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Must be fully knowledgeable and able to design and plan, implement and support IT solutions using three or more of the following
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technologies, as applicable to specific focus area:
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Virtualization
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Networking (BGP/MPLS/IGP)
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DWDM/ROADM
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PON/FTTX
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NetDevOps Automation
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Position Specifics
The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $145,000 and $175,000 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 base salary, our compensation package may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.
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. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.
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.
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Additional Content
Overview
As a Principal Architect in the Service Provider Group (SPG), you will be the practice lead for one of the key Technology focus areas we specialize in. The Principal Architect will be the Subject Matter Expert responsible for leading and mentoring teams of pre and post sales engineers.
Your Impact
The Principal Architect-Routing will be responsible for research, design and development of complex routing designs for our Service Provider clients.
-
Research, design and develop repeatable solutions to support applicable customer architecture needs
-
Be an escalation point for Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants and Architects
-
Work with internal management and strategy teams on development and delivery of relevant solution bundles
-
Engage applicable manufacturers and their engineering resources for design assistance and lab access
-
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to drive ePlus sales of applicable technology
-
Meet with key vendors to stay current on products and technologies
-
Maintain Major Routing vendor certifications (Cisco/Nokia/Juniper)
-
Work on achieving additional relevant certifications that would benefit the Architect role
-
Provide Sales Engineering support, BOM creation, and SOW preparation for complex multi-vendor solutions
-
Work with the Services Director and the National Practice Leads to develop standardized assessment, delivery and testing documentation to be used by ePlus nationally, for delivery of repeatable services
-
Serve the customer and account needs to ePlus standards
-
Perform additional relevant tasks, as required
Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree preferred
-
10+ years of hands-on Service Provider experience
-
5+ years of experience performing in a Consultant or Architect role
-
Multiple industry-recognized certifications, e.g.: CCIE, JNCIE VCP, NACP, CISSP
-
Excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in-person
-
Excellent presentation and documentation skills
-
Thorough business understanding including costing , P&L and pricing
-
Good communication skills and a professional demeanor
-
Ability to think and come up with solutions quickly
-
Must be fully knowledgeable and able to design and plan, implement and support IT solutions using three or more of the following
-
technologies, as applicable to specific focus area:
-
Virtualization
-
Networking (BGP/MPLS/IGP)
-
DWDM/ROADM
-
PON/FTTX
-
NetDevOps Automation
-
Position Specifics
The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $145,000 and $175,000 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 base salary, our compensation package may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.
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. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.
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.
#LI-DY1
#IND1