Technical Architect - Networking

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Position type:
Full‑time.

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 customer‑focused relationships with clients to identify business challenges and develop specifications and requirements that lead to the best solution.

• Play an active role by collaborating with Practice Leads to create and maintain documents and procedures.
• Execute large projects with Project Managers and Practice Leads on time and on budget.
• Provide active leadership and articulate to the Project Management Team what is needed for success, and lead other Engineers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and timely.
• Be the Lead Engineer on projects that involve multiple technologies.
• Provide daily updates on all projects and proactively communicate timelines, hours, resources, and concerns to all parties.
• Facilitate collaboration between different business units to provide a world‑class customer experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and lead team and customer meetings.
• Contribute to product selection, research, configuration standards, and best practices, and educate sales teams on these products and services.
• Work in a team atmosphere between regional and virtual practices while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Maintain current vendor/industry specific certifications and stay current on new products and solutions.
• Grow personally under the Engineering skills matrix, improving project experience, leadership, certifications, and technical expertise.
• Minimum of 1,450 billed hours per fiscal year prorated based on start date; this requirement balances professional development and on‑job training.

• Accountability – Accept responsibility for actions.
• Adaptability – Fit into a changing environment.
• Ambition – Demonstrate drive and initiative for personal advancement.
• Business Acumen – Understand specialized business concepts.
• Decision Making – Select effective courses of action while controlling resources.
• Detail‑Oriented – Pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation.
• Ethical – Guided by company principles moral conduct.
• Honesty / Integrity – in a fair and just manner, free from deception.
• Innovative – Go beyond conventions and encourage new ideas.
• Leadership – Motivate and guide others to meet performance expectations.
• Organized – Work in a structured and methodical manner.
• Persistence – Continue in a course of action despite adversity.
• Technical Aptitude – Relate to topics requiring specialized knowledge.

• 5+ years in a technical related field.

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

• 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.

• 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 Net Scaler 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, Net Brain, Fire Eye, Solar Winds, SPLUNK.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Including Disabled and Veterans.

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