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Technical Architect - Networking

ZipRecruiter, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897

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Overview

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 / 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 completed accurately and timely. Be the Lead Engineer on projects that have multiple different technologies. In collaboration with the Project Management Team Members, 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 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. Minimum of 1,450 hours billed per fiscal year prorated based on start date. These charge hour requirements will be balanced against professional development and on the job training. Requirements & Competencies

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions Adaptability - Ability to fit into a changing environment Ambition - Drive and initiative in seeking personal advancement or recognition Business Acumen - Understanding of business concepts and related topics Decision Making - Selecting effective actions while managing resources and expenditures Detail Oriented - Meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task Ethical - Guided by the company’s principles of moral conduct Honesty / Integrity - Acting fairly and with integrity Innovative - Willingness to try different solutions and encourage new ideas Leadership - Motivates and guides others to meet clear expectations and goals Organized - Structured and methodical in working skills Persistence - Perseverance in the face of adversity Technical Aptitude - Ability to relate to topics requiring specialized knowledge Experience

5+ years in a technical related field (Required) 6-8 years in a technical related field (Experience) 4+ years’ experience working as a Consultant Required Skills, Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications 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) Additional Skills / Certifications

CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, ACMP, ACCP, ACCX, ACEAP, MCE or equivalent level certifications Cisco Nexus technologies such as VDC, vPC, VXLAN, etc. Routing Protocols—OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, L2 / L3 Architecture and Design (Multicast, QoS) Cisco based VPN solutions (FLEX-VPN, GET-VPN, or DMVPN) Data Center / Core design and implementation (Cisco Nexus 9K/7K/6K/5K/3K/2K, 1000V) Software Defined Networking (SD-WAN) Cisco/Meraki/Aruba Wireless Controller or autonomous based Design using Ekahau or similar product High Density/Manufacturing/Office/Education environments Familiarity with Meraki, Citrix NetScaler ADC/SDWAN Network security appliances including Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto firewalls Additional core technologies such as Riverbed, OpenDNS, Infoblox, Cisco Optical, NetBrain, FireEye, SolarWinds, SPLUNK Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans #HBS

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