Network Architect

The Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable, and reliable network solutions for clients across a range of industries. This is a client-facing role within an IT Value-Added Reseller (VAR) environment and requires a strong blend of technical expertise, consulting capability, and project execution skills. The ideal candidate has deep experience with medium business and enterprise-grade networking technologies, is comfortable in customer environments, and can align solutions with business goals. Key Responsibilities Network Design & Implementation Consult with clients to assess technical requirements and understand their business objectives. Design and deploy network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, SD-WAN, VPN, ZTNA, and related cabling. Implement secure, segmented, and resilient network topologies for performance and reliability. Configure routing protocols, VLANs, VPNs, traffic policies, and related security settings. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the sales team during client discovery, design, and proposal development. Present technical solutions to a wide range of audiences including IT professionals, executives, and leadership teams. Collaborate with account managers and vendors to align technical proposals with customer needs. Operations & Support Troubleshoot network issues and provide responsive support to clients. Identify and proactively mitigate risks, performance bottlenecks, or misconfigurations in client environments. Collaborate with internal teams across departments to resolve escalated issues. Maintain detailed records of work performed in the ticketing system for billing, tracking, and knowledge sharing. Standards & Security Best Practices Follow industry frameworks and best practices for network security, monitoring, and configuration management. Document network architecture, configurations, and changes in accordance with internal standards. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation standards. Required Experience & Education 5+ years of experience in a Network Engineering, Consulting, or Technical Implementation role, preferably within a VAR, MSP, or IT services firm. Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise network environments. Strong understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, etc.), switching technologies, firewalls, wireless architecture, and security best practices. Technical & Operational Competencies Substantial understanding of the OSI model and networking protocols. Familiarity with Cisco, HPE, Extreme, and other mainstream vendors' platforms and configurations. Experience with structured cabling, patching, and network documentation standards. Comfortable working with endpoints, hyperconverged systems, virtualized systems, and mixed network environments. Consulting & Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively with a range of client stakeholders including IT professionals, department heads, and executives. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to distill technical information into business-relevant insights. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong written, verbal, and face-to-face communication skills. Business acumen and emotional intelligence to guide decision-making with clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardham Technologies