Solutions Architect – Communication Service Providers

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security! Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028. This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it! Within our Professional Services Communication Service Providers practice, you will be working closely with our product, engineering as well as operations team to shape how CSPs can leverage Cato’s SASE platform to deliver next generation services to their customers. As a Solutions Architect you will design how CSPs integrate their network with Cato’s technology. Responsibilities: Act as technical lead for Cato SASE integration with strategic partners across the telecommunication, service provider industries in both pre-sales and post sales motions Perform project requirements discovery, resource effort and timeline estimations, and Statement of Work (SOW) creation Perform architectural design services including creation high-level/low-level design (HLD/LLD), system integration architecture, test & validation plans, and method of procedure (MOP) Assist with Cato SASE integration into partner OSS & BSS platforms for automation of services including billing, order management, and service provisioning Collaborate closely with peers in Product Management, Engineering, and Operations throughout design, implementation, and integration project phases Provide guidance and hands-on assistance with testing and validation of network architecture and systems integration Act as lead point of contact for assistance with technical issue diagnostical and resolution Develop reference architectures, knowledge base articles, best practice whitepapers, and other technical content for both internal and external facing consumption Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to strategic partners Requirements: 10+ years of experience either as a senior engineer or architect for a Global Service Integrator within the Communication Service Providers practice or for a large infrastructure technology vendor in support of Communication Service Providers 3+ years of experience working in the telecommunications industry supporting OSS/BSS systems integration Experience with WAN technologies and protocols including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, QoS, and NAT Proficient with scripting, automation, and system integration technologies including RestAPI, GraphQL, SOAP, Python, Terraform, Bash, etc. Knowledgeable of Kubernetes, OpenShift, Ansible use in telecommunications environment Operating knowledge of infrastructure security services including firewalls, proxies, IPS, secure web gateway, and CASB/DLP is a plus Industry recognized certification from major network vendor is a plus (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) Solid command of the English language (written and spoken) required with additional language skills being a plus Excellent customer interaction and presentation skills with ability to clearly articulate to different audiences and bring the message across in a concise, professional manner Ability to influence and persuade at all levels and gain a ‘Trusted Advisor’ status with key stakeholders Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with innate ability to methodically get to the root of issues Must be very well organized and able to work effectively in a nimble and fast-paced environment Ability to travel up to 30% of the time