Principal Consultant
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Principal Consultant leading secure networking engagements at NTT DATA. Responsible for delivery, technical quality, and client satisfaction in complex network initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end delivery of secure networking engagements from design through implementation and stabilization
- Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex networking and security challenges
- Ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with contractual and architectural commitments
- Lead cutovers, migrations, and transformations with minimal business disruption
- Design, build, and optimize enterprise network solutions including LAN/WAN and routing & switching
- Apply security-by-design principles including zero trust, defense-in-depth, and least privilege
- Validate designs through hands-on configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Lead delivery across multiple technology towers, including Networking & Connectivity, Network Security, Cloud & Hybrid Connectivity, Data Center & Colocation
- Coordinate with security, cloud, and data center teams for integrated, end-to-end delivery
- Enforce delivery standards, best practices, and design consistency
- Review and approve detailed designs, configurations, and implementation plans
- Serve as the primary technical delivery lead for client engagements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking with a strong consulting background
- Proven experience leading complex network initiatives for large or regulated enterprises
- Deep hands-on and architectural experience in LAN/WAN and enterprise routing & switching
- Experience in SD-WAN and WAN transformation
- Experience with network security and segmentation
- Knowledge of high availability, resiliency, and performance optimization
- Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
- Strong client-facing communication and executive presence
- Proven mentoring and technical leadership capabilities
Benefits:
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Global culture that embraces diversity
- Environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment



















