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 builds a customer‑focused relationship to identify business challenges, develop specifications, and arrive at the best solution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Leads to create and maintain documents and procedures.
• Execute large projects on time and on budget alongside Project Managers and Practice Leads.
• Provide active leadership, articulating project needs to the Project Management Team and guiding other engineers to ensure accurate, timely task completion.
• Serve as Lead Engineer on projects involving multiple technologies.
• Provide daily project updates and proactively communicate timelines, hours, resources, and concerns to all parties.
• Facilitate collaboration between business units to deliver 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; 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, improving project experience, leadership, certifications, and technical expertise.
• Meet annual billable hour goals 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.
• Experience installing and supporting Cisco or HP/Aruba network switching and routing products (IOS, IOS‑XR, NX‑OS).
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, L2/L3 architecture and design.
• Experience with multicast and QoS.
• Outcome‑focused mindset with strong prioritization skills.
• Team‑player attitude, professional demeanor, and respectful communication.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (may include bonus, incentive, commission, fair wage, retirement plans, and HSA‑compatible benefits).
• Growth opportunities and personal development programs.
• Community involvement initiatives.
• Employee and family celebrations.
• Green initiatives.
• Personal time off and work‑life balance.
• Recognition and awards.

Why HBS?

• One of the largest technology VARs in the Midwest.
• Core values: Performance, Respect, Innovation, Development, Excellence.
• Collaborative, innovative, award‑winning team environment.
• Commitment to equal opportunity employment, including disabled veterans.