Cybersecurity Practice Lead & Principal Architect (Cisco)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Practice Lead & Principal Architect (Cisco/Presales): Driving growth and technical strategy of the cybersecurity business by translating customer opportunities into high-impact security solutions with an accent on presales architecture and practice leadership. Focus on designing scalable architectures across network, identity, and cloud security while managing strategic vendor relationships.

Location: Hybrid based in the Philadelphia metro area (Blue Bell office). Candidates should be located within reasonable driving distance.

Company

hirify.global is a systems integrator and VAR specializing in cybersecurity and technical solutions.

What you will do

• Lead technical solutioning for customer opportunities in partnership with Account Executives.
• Design cybersecurity architectures across network, edge, identity, and cloud security.
• Manage strategic relationships with vendors including Cisco, CloudFlare, Fortinet, and Rapid 7.
• Directly oversee and mentor the Cybersecurity Engineering team.
• Develop solution proposals, BOMs, and presales assets to improve practice efficiency.
• Ensure a smooth transition of well-architected solutions from presales to implementation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of cybersecurity architecture experience within a VAR, systems integrator, or consulting environment.
• Proven track record in presales solutioning and customer-facing engagements.
• Strong knowledge of a major cybersecurity ecosystem, with Cisco strongly preferred.
• Experience designing solutions for network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for workshops and executive presentations.
• Must be located within reasonable driving distance of the Blue Bell, PA office.

Nice to have

• Experience with Cisco Security portfolio (SSE, Duo, SASE, ISE).
• Exposure to Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cloudflare.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, and CIS Controls frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, or CCIE Security.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
• Strong emphasis on professional learning and development.
• Hybrid work model combining remote work and in-person collaboration.