Principal Architect – Modern Work & Collaboration/ Tempe, AZ

Principal Architect – Modern Work & Collaboration
Salary$150,000–$172,000 + Bonus
Location: Tempe, AZ
Travel: 25%–50%
Senior-Level Architecture & Pre-Sales Lead the Future of Enterprise Collaboration

Our client, a leading global IT solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Principal Architect – Modern Work & Collaboration to lead the design and development of enterprise communications and collaboration solutions.

Are you a Cisco Collaboration expert who enjoys designing sophisticated solutions, advising enterprise clients and helping organizations modernize the way they communicate? In this senior-level position, you'll serve as the technical authority for Cisco Collaboration solutions, partner with sales teams on strategic opportunities and help shape next-generation Modern Work offerings.

You'll work directly with enterprise customers and executive leadership while influencing technical strategy across the organization.


What You'll Do

• Lead the architecture and development of enterprise collaboration solutions, including Cisco CUCM, Webex Calling, Webex Contact Center and collaboration devices.
  
• Partner with sales teams to design solutions, develop proposals and support complex pre-sales engagements.
  
• Lead technical sales enablement and go-to-market initiatives, developing positioning strategies, sales materials and new Cisco-led collaboration offerings.
  
• Advise enterprise clients and C-level executives on collaboration strategies, technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
  
• Provide technical advisory and architectural oversight for governance-related customer engagements, helping sales teams position collaboration solutions that align with business objectives.
  
• Design Cisco and Microsoft 365/Teams integration and coexistence solutions.
  
• Lead customer workshops, technical presentations, proofs of concept and solution assessments.
  
• Develop new collaboration service offerings, architecture standards and Statements of Work (SOWs).
  
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Solution Architects and consulting teams.
  
• Collaborate with technology partners and internal delivery teams to ensure successful implementations.
  

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise collaboration architecture, technical consulting or pre-sales.
  
• Deep expertise in Cisco Collaboration, including CUCM, Webex Calling, Webex Contact Center and collaboration devices.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, including integration and coexistence with Cisco solutions.
  
• Experience designing and presenting complex enterprise communications solutions.
  
• Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders and C-level executives.
  
• Experience developing technical proposals, solution architectures and Statements of Work.
  
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to travel 25%–50%.
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

Certifications

• Cisco Collaboration certifications, with CCNP or CCIE Collaboration preferred.
  
• Cisco Webex Calling or Webex Contact Center certifications.
  
• Microsoft Teams or Modern Work certifications preferred.
  

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
  
• 401(k) retirement plan through John Hancock, with automatic enrollment at a 4% employee contribution rate and the option to opt out.
  
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
  
• HSA/FSA options and employee wellness/EAP programs.
  
• Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, legal and pet insurance.
  

Ready to Lead What's Next in Enterprise Collaboration? If you're an experienced Cisco Collaboration Architect who thrives on technical innovation, strategic consulting and working with enterprise clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your architecture career!