Technical Architect - Networking

About the Role

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 clients to identify business challenges and develop specifications and requirements to arrive at the best solution.

Responsibilities

• 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, leading other engineers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and timely.
• Serve as Lead Engineer on projects that involve multiple technologies.
• Provide daily project updates and proactive communication on timelines, hours, resources, and concerns in collaboration with the Project Management Team.
• Proactively collaborate across business units to deliver a world‑class customer experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and take a leadership role in team and customer meetings.
• Contribute to product selection, research, configuration standards, and best practices; educate sales teams on these products and services.
• Work in a team atmosphere across regional and virtual practices while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Maintain current vendor/industry certifications and stay current on new products and solutions.
• Grow personally according to the Engineering skills matrix, enhancing project experience, leadership, certifications, and technical expertise.
• Meet the annual billable hour goal as defined by HBS.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a technical‑related field.
• Bachelor’s degree, equivalent certifications, or equivalent work experience.
• At least two professional‑level certifications (e.g., 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).
• Proficiency with routing protocols—OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, L2/L3 architecture and design.
• Knowledge of multicast and QoS.
• Outcome‑focused mindset.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Team‑player attitude.
• Professional and respectful demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (including bonus, incentive, commission, fair wage, retirement plans, and HSA‑compatible benefits).
• Growth opportunities.
• Community involvement.
• Personal development programs.
• Employee and family celebrations.
• Green initiatives.
• Personal time off and work‑life balance.
• Recognition and awards.
• Collaborative, innovative, award‑winning team environment.