Principal Architect - Modern Work & Collaboration/ Tempe, AZ

Tempe, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026 Salary$150,000–$172,000 + Bonus Location: Tempe, AZ Travel: 25%–50% Senior-Level Architecture & Pre-SalesLead the Future of Enterprise Collaboration Our client, a leading global IT solutions provider, is seeking an experienced PrincipalArchitect – Modern Work & Collaboration to lead the design and development ofenterprise communications and collaboration solutions. Are you a Cisco Collaboration expert who enjoys designing sophisticated solutions,advising enterprise clients and helping organizations modernize the way theycommunicate?In this senior-level position , you'll serve as the technical authority for CiscoCollaboration solutions, partner with sales teams on strategic opportunities and helpshape next-generation Modern Work offerings. You'll work directly with enterprisecustomers and executive leadership while influencing technical strategy across theorganization. What You'll Do Lead the architecture and development of enterprise collaboration solutions,including Cisco CUCM, Webex Calling, Webex Contact Center and collaborationdevices. Partner with sales teams to design solutions, develop proposals and supportcomplex pre-sales engagements. Lead technical sales enablement and go-to-market initiatives, developingpositioning 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-relatedcustomer engagements, helping sales teams position collaboration solutions thatalign with business objectives. Design Cisco and Microsoft 365/Teams integration and coexistence solutions. Lead customer workshops, technical presentations, proofs of concept andsolution assessments. Develop new collaboration service offerings, architecture standards andStatements of Work (SOWs). Mentor and provide technical guidance to Solution Architects and consultingteams. Collaborate with technology partners and internal delivery teams to ensuresuccessful 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, WebexContact Center and collaboration devices. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, including integrationand coexistence with Cisco solutions. Experience designing and presenting complex enterprise communicationssolutions. Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to engage confidently withtechnical stakeholders and C-level executives. Experience developing technical proposals, solution architectures andStatements 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. 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 petinsurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr AV Staffing Solutions