Technical Architect - Networking

Job Description

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. 

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.

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.