• 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. • 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