Principal Consultant – Network & Cybersecurity

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to drive solution architecture and technical leadership across Enterprise Networking and Cybersecurity domains. In this key pre-sales role, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients translating complex business and technical requirements into robust, high-availability architecture proposals. You will bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic business goals, leading solution demonstrations, technical workshops, and high-value client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales Leadership: Partner with sales teams to qualify opportunities and lead the design of end-to-end network and security solutions, including campus networks, enterprise Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPNs, and advanced threat detection frameworks.
• Technical Proposal & Design: Author comprehensive technical proposals, precise Bills of Materials (BOM), Scope of Work (SOW) documentation, and architecture diagrams using tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.
• Client Engagement & Presentations: Deliver high-impact technical presentations, solution workshops, and tailored demonstrations to C-level executives and key technical stakeholders.
• Proof of Concept (POC) Management: Oversee and execute hands-on POCs and pilot implementations, successfully validating solution capabilities against client requirements.
• Relationship & Market Advisory: Serve as the primary technical point of contact throughout the sales cycle, providing expert guidance on industry best practices, competitive landscapes, and emerging cybersecurity trends.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of proven success in a technical pre-sales, solution architect, or senior systems engineering role, with a focus on enterprise networking and cybersecurity.
• Communication & Languages: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; professional fluency in Mandarin is a strong advantage for regional client engagements.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing, switching) and security platforms (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, DDoS mitigation).
• Certifications (Highly Advantageous): Professional or expert certifications such as Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), CISSP, CompTIA Security+, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet NSE or AWS.

HOW TO APPLY:

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