Senior Network Architect: Lead Projects & Mentorship

Heartland Business Systems, LLC.; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Growth opportunities

Community involvement

Personal development

Work-life balance

Recognition and awards

Job summary

Heartland Business Systems is seeking a Technical Architect to design, implement, and support network solutions for consulting clients. You will mentor engineers, lead multi-technology projects, and build strong customer relationships while delivering on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a technical field, multiple professional certifications, and strong communication skills. This is a client-facing role requiring collaboration across teams and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent certifications or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more professional level certifications (CCNP, CCP-V, VCAP-DCV, MCA).
• Experience designing and architecting network-based solutions.
• Installing and supporting Cisco or HP/Aruba network devices.
• Knowledge of IOS, IOS-XR, NX-OS and best practices.
• Routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP; L2/L3 architecture and design; QoS.
• Strong prioritization skills; team player; professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Leads to create and maintain documents and procedures.
• Lead large projects with PMs to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to engineers; coordinate multi-technology projects.
• Provide daily project updates and proactive communication across teams.
• Foster collaboration between business units to deliver a world-class customer experience.
• Present in customer meetings; contribute to product selection and educate sales teams.
• Maintain certifications and grow technical skills; meet annual billable hour goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

Cisco

HP/Aruba switches&routers

IOS/NX-OS

CCNP/CCP-V/VCAP-DCV/MCA

Job description

Description

The Technical Architect will develop, implement, and support network services and solutions for consulting clients while mentoring and sharing skills with others. This position will build a customer-focused relationship with client to identify business challenges and develop specifications and requirements to arrive at the best solution.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Play an active role by collaborating with Practice Leads to create and maintain documents and procedures.
• Execute, with Project Managers and Practice Leads, on large projects on time and on budget.
• Provide active leadership and articulate to the Project Management Team what is needed for success and lead the other Engineers to ensure tasks are being completed accurately and timely.
• Be the Lead Engineer on projects that have multiple different technologies.
• In collaboration with the Project Management Team Members, if applicable, provide daily updates on all projects and be proactive with communication to all parties on timelines, hours, resources, concerns, etc.
• Proactively execute collaboration between different business units to provide a world class experience for the customer.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and take a leadership role in Team and customer meetings.
• Contribute to product selection and research, configuration standards and best practices and educate our sales teams on these products and services so that they can sell them.
• Work in a team atmosphere between regional and virtual practices, while at all times maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Maintain current vendor/industry specific certifications and stay current on new products and solutions.
• Continue to grow personally along the guidelines of the Engineering skills matrix, improving your skill set around project experience, leadership, certifications and technical expertise.
• Meet annual billable hour goal, as defined by HBS. This number may change over time as the business evolves.

Requirements

How to qualify:

• 5+ years in a technical related field
• Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent certifications or equivalent work experience
• At least two or more Professional level certifications
• CCNP, CCP-V, VCAP-DCV, MCA
• Experience designing and architecting network based solutions
• Installing and supporting Cisco or HP/Aruba network switching and routing products
• IOS, IOS-XR, NX-OS Experience/Best Practices
• Routing Protocols—OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, L2 / L3 Architecture and Design Multicast, QoS
• Maintain an outcome focused mindset
• Have strong prioritization skills
• Always be a team player
• Carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor

Why HBS?

Heartland Business Systems is one of THE LARGEST technology VARs or Value-Added Resellers in the Midwest. Anything that happens with computers – we do it! We PRIDE ourselves on our Core Values of:

Performance – HBS is driven to achieve exceptional results in all aspects of our business.

Respect – HBS Team Members demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism when dealing with all internal and external contacts.

Innovation – HBS is passionate to serve our internal and external customers with innovative solutions to enhance their success.

Development – HBS is committed to developing ourselves and each other in ways that support and improve the performance of ourselves and our business.

Excellence – HBS takes great pride in all we do and strive for excellence always.

What you can expect from HBS:

• Competitive Compensation Package (May include but not limited to: Bonus, Incentive, Commission, Fair Wage, Retirement Plans, Benefits with HSA Compatible Plans)
• Growth Opportunities
• Community Involvement
• Personal Development
• Employee and Family Celebrations
• Green Initiatives
• Personal Time Off
• Work Life Balance
• Recognition and Awards

Day in and day out, you will be a part of a collaborative, innovative and award-winning team that will make you a better professional. Choose HBS today!

Heartland Business Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans.