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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Advisory, Principal Consultant - **Company:** ISG - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Network Architecture, SDN Network - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/76a0e3ac-e3bf-4094-a295-6cbbd213cb27 ## About the Role * Travel is less than 25% * This is a remote position based in the US * 10 years relevant work experience, five years minimum in the telecommunications / IT industry. * Multi-talented individual that can work both at the strategic/executive level and at the tactical/analyst level * Demonstrated leadership skills with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of scope expansion * Strong consulting, financial modeling, project management and communication skills * Working knowledge in the details of network, security, hardware, software * Excellent interpersonal and team building skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals developing and strengthening relationships * Superior verbal communication skills and presentation capabilities demonstrating the ability to confidently define, defend and execute solutions while assimilating different points of view * Self-starter, ambitious over-achiever * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail demonstrating the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Education * Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field ## Description This is a senior advisory role responsible for leading complex client engagements focused on network strategy, readiness, and sourcing. The Principal Consultant owns end-to-end delivery of advisory engagements, from assessing current-state network architecture, operations, and organizational readiness through defining future-state strategies and supporting sourcing and decision-making efforts. The role is centered on helping clients evaluate and evolve their networks to support current and emerging demands, including AI-enabled workloads and operations, software-defined networking, network security, cloud networking models, and enterprise connectivity. The Principal Consultant acts as an independent advisor, providing evidence-based challenges to client assumptions while demonstrating sound judgment in aligning to client direction. This position requires deep experience in network strategy, including enterprise network architectures, carrier services, infrastructure platforms, and the operational and commercial considerations that shape real-world outcomes. Success in this role depends on the ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing technical, financial, and organizational constraints, and translate complex analysis into clear, executive-level guidance. Responsibilities * Own delivery of network advisory engagements, including scope definition, execution planning, stakeholder coordination, and risk management. * Lead and execute network assessments spanning architecture, design, and operations, with a focus on supporting AI-enabled workloads and AI-driven operations. * Develop and present defensible network strategies and roadmaps that articulate sequencing, tradeoffs, risks, and investment implications for executive stakeholders. * Translate assessment findings into actionable engagement lans that balance operational constraints, technical feasibility, financial considerations, and contractual realities. * Build credibility and influence with stakeholders across technical, operational, and executive levels of client organizations. * Serve as a subject matter expert on the network and operational implications of emerging technologies. * Analyze financial models, proposals, contracts, and statements of work to support sourcing decisions and executive recommendations. * Actively participate in account planning, sales and solution development within current engagements or prospective clients ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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