Technical Architect - Networking

HEARTLAND-BUSINESS-SYSTEMS-LLC; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HEARTLAND-BUSINESS-SYSTEMS-LLC in Little Chute, Wisconsin is seeking a Technical Architect to develop and support network services for clients. This dynamic role involves building relationships with clients to identify challenges and deliver optimal solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, holds a Bachelor’s degree, and possesses technical certifications. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring team members, and maintaining vendor certifications. Candidates with a strong technical aptitude, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence will succeed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical related field.
• At least two Professional level certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCP-V).
• Experience designing network based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support network services for consulting clients.
• Mentor and share skills with other engineers.
• Maintain documents and procedures for projects.
• Lead projects with multiple technologies.
• Communicate updates and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Business Acumen

Technical Aptitude

Detail Oriented

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

Cisco

HP/Aruba

IOS

NX-OS

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.
• Decision Making – Selecting an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability of an individual to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Ethical – 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 – Willingness to try different solutions and encourage new ideas from employees and co‑workers.
• Leadership – Motivating and guiding others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals.
• 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 requiring 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 (e.g., 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.
• 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.

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