Technical Architect - Networking

About the role

Full‑time position. The Technical Architect will develop, implement, and support network services and solutions for consulting clients while mentoring and sharing skills with others. This role builds a customer‑focused relationship to identify business challenges and develop specifications and requirements for the best solution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Leads to create and maintain documents and procedures.
• Execute, with Project Managers and Practice Leads, large projects on time and on budget.
• Provide active leadership, articulate project needs to the Project Management Team, and lead other engineers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and timely.
• 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 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 defined by HBS, with adjustments as the business evolves.

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 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 with strong prioritization skills.
• Team‑player attitude and professional, respectful demeanor.

Why HBS?

Heartland Business Systems (HBS) is one of the largest technology VARs in the Midwest. The company prides itself on core values that drive its culture and performance:

• Performance: Driven to achieve exceptional results in all aspects of the business.
• Respect: Demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism with internal and external contacts.
• Innovation: Passionate about delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer success.
• Development: Committed to developing employees and each other to improve performance.
• Excellence: Strives for excellence in everything it does.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (potential bonus, incentive, commission, fair wage, retirement plans, benefits with HSA‑compatible plans).
• 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.

Schedule

Full‑time