Technical Architect - Networking

Heartland Business Systems; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Business Systems is seeking a Technical Architect in Little Chute, Wisconsin to develop, implement, and support network services for clients. The role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to mentor others while building strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in technical fields and a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical related field.
• At least two or more professional level certifications.
• Experience designing and architecting network based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Leads to create and maintain documents and procedures.
• Lead Engineers to ensure tasks are completed accurately.
• Maintain current vendor/industry certifications.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Leadership

Technical Aptitude

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

Cisco

HP/Aruba

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 clients to identify business challenges and develop specifications and requirements to arrive at the best solution.

Job Type

Full‑time

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, 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 completed accurately and timely.
• Be the Lead Engineer on projects that have multiple different technologies.
• In collaboration with the Project Management Team Members, 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 sales teams on these products and services so 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 / Competencies

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability – Ability to fit into a changing environment.
• Ambition – Extent that an individual demonstrates drive and initiative in seeking personal advancement or recognition.
• Business Acumen – Ability to understand and discriminate between various business related topics and issues, including insight into specialized business concepts.
• Decision Making – Selecting an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Ethical – Ability to be guided by the company’s accepted principles of moral conduct.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to act in a fair and just manner, free from deception.
• Innovative – Innovation is the ability to go beyond the conventional, a willingness to try different solutions, and encourage new ideas from employees and co‑workers.
• Leadership – Motivates and guides others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals; attracts, supports, develops, and retains a talented and diverse workforce.
• Organized – Ability to be structured and methodical in working skills.
• Persistence – Ability to continue in a course of action in the face of adversity.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to relate to topics that require understanding or specialized knowledge.

Required Experience

• 5+ years in a technical related field.

Preferred Experience

• 6‑8 years in a technical related field.
• 4+ years’ experience working as a Consultant.

Required Skills, Education and/or Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications.
• 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.

Preferred Skills, Education and/or Certifications

• CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, ACMP, ACCP, ACCX, ACEAP, MCE or equivalent level certifications.
• Installing and supporting Cisco or HP/Aruba network switching and routing products.
• IOS, IOS‑XR, NX‑OS Experience/Best Practices.
• Cisco Nexus technologies such as VDC, vPC, VXLAN, etc.
• Routing Protocols – OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, L2 / L3 Architecture and Design, Multicast, QoS.
• Cisco based ISR‑based VPN solutions such as FLEX‑VPN, GET‑VPN, or DMVPN.
• Data Center / Core design, configuration, and implementation utilizing Cisco Nexus Architecture (9K, 7K, 6K, 5K, 3K, 2K, 1000V).
• Software Defined Networking (SDA, SD‑WAN).
• Cisco/Meraki/Aruba Wireless.
• Controller or autonomous based.
• Design using Ekahau or similar product.
• High Density/Manufacturing/Office/Education.
• Familiarity or experience with:
• Meraki – Wireless, Security Products, Switches, SDWAN.
• Citrix NetScaler ADC/SDWAN deployment a plus.
• Network security appliances including Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto firewalls and related technology.
• Additional core technologies such as: Riverbed, OpenDNS, Infoblox, Cisco Optical, NetBrain, FireEye, SolarWinds, SPLUNK.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.