Network Architect

Technology Leader – Network Architecture

Looking for Local candidates only from Indiana.

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US Citizens or Permanent Residents only

Role Summary—We are looking for a Technology Leader who will serve as both the technical authority and customer-facing technology lead for complex network solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and exceptional communication skills to ensure customer confidence, project success, and innovation in automation.

• Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Collaborate with client technical architects to design and validate complex network solutions.
  • Act as the on-site technical representative to build trust and demonstrate technology capabilities.
  • Ensure all project solutions align with organizational standards and best practices.
  • Build enhanced and sustainable support model for manufacturing sites – solutioning, request handling, incident resolution, review current support model and recommend the best approach forward for better turnaround etc.
  • Identify repetitive tasks and drive automation strategies to optimize delivery and efficiency.
  • Champion adoption of internal automation platforms to enable future network build automation.
  • Active participant and key player in the technical review board.
  • Represent Microland and EC in managing critical/major incidents especially the ones impacting businesses (MFG/LRL/Datacenter) and be the spokesperson.
• Customer Engagement & Program Leadership
  • Serve as the primary technology interface for the customer, providing visibility into project status and technical progress.
  • Address technical and process challenges promptly to maintain customer confidence.
  • Drive project teams toward meeting expectations, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Mentor team members, encourage skill upgrades, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Develop proactive ideas, roadmaps, and innovation strategies to strengthen customer relationships.
• Technical Expertise
  • Juniper Mist Wireless (future adoption of Mist LAN)
  • Cisco DNAC (migration to Catalyst Center)
  • Good understanding and exposure to DDI solutions (preferably Infoblox) and Audiocodes.
  • Adept at using various networking tools—LM, Netbrain, Thousandeyes, Live Action etc.
  • Strong understanding of data center, manufacturing IT/OT, and corporate network environments.
  • Automation Mindset:
    Ability to conceptualize and implement automation solutions for network builds.
  • Soft Skills:
    
    Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Leadership:
    Proven ability to manage teams, mentor talent, and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in network architecture and technical leadership roles.
• Strong project management and customer engagement experience.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) preferred.

• Onsite position – Indianapolis
• Work from office
• Preferably 7:30 AM EST to 4:30 PM EST
• Be flexible to be available for critical incidents as required (24/7)

• He/she needs to have experience doing a similar role in a Global Service Delivery Organization for a large customer onsite. It is critical that we find someone who has done this kind of a role in the past.
• He/she needs to be willing to be hands on a day-to-day basis and this is not just a leadership/consultant role. We need to get them to contribute on project work too.
• He/she needs to be in the Indy office everyday (non-negotiable).

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Project Management

IT Services, IT Consulting, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing