Technical Architect - Networking

Heartland Business Systems; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Community involvement

Personal development

Work-life balance

Recognition and awards

Green initiatives

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Business Systems is seeking a Technical Architect to design, implement, and support network services for clients. You will mentor engineers, lead multi-technology projects, and maintain customer-focused relationships to define requirements and deliver optimal solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Practice Leads, timely project execution, and ongoing professional development while upholding the company’s standards and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certifications/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.
• IOS, IOS-XR, NX-OS experience; routing protocols OSPF/EIGRP/BGP.
• Strong prioritization and teamwork; professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead Projects with PMs and Practice Leads to meet timelines and budgets.
• Provide leadership and guide engineers on multi-technology projects.
• Act as Lead Engineer on complex projects with multiple technologies.
• Provide daily updates and proactive communication on timelines and resources.
• Collaborate across business units to deliver a world-class customer experience.
• Maintain certification and stay current on new products and solutions.

Skills

Network design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional certifications

CCNP

CCP-V

VCAP-DCV

MCA

Tools

Cisco Equipment

HP/Aruba Equipment

IOS/IOS-XR/NX-OS

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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.