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.