Job Description

Salary: $114,240 - 118,160 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Over 15 years of experience in network architecture and technical leadership
• Strong project management skills along with customer engagement experience
• Industry certifications such as CCIE or JNCIE preferred
• In-depth knowledge of Data Center, Manufacturing IT/OT, and corporate network architectures
• Proficiency in Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco LAN/Wireless
• Experience with Juniper Mist Wireless and Cisco DNAC
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Firewalls and F5 Load Balancers (desirable)
• Knowledge of DDI solutions (Infoblox preferred) and Audiocodes
• Competence in networking tools like LogicMonitor, NetBrain, ThousandEyes, and LiveAction
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Proven leadership skills in mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement
• Automation mindset with the ability to design and implement network build automation

• Collaborate with customer technical architects to design and validate intricate network solutions
• Serve as the onsite technical representative, cultivating trust and showcasing engineering capabilities
• Ensure that solutions adhere to organizational standards and industry best practices
• Develop sustainable support models for manufacturing environments, covering solutioning, request handling, incident resolution, and enhancing turnaround times
• Identify repetitive tasks and advocate for automation to boost efficiency and delivery outcomes
• Promote the use of internal automation platforms to facilitate future network build automation
• Actively engage in Technical Review Boards
• Represent the organization during major incidents across manufacturing, R&D, and data center settings; function as the technical spokesperson
• Act as the main technical liaison for customers, offering project visibility and technical insights
• Quickly address technical issues to uphold customer trust
• Drive delivery teams to fulfill expectations concerning quality, timelines, and execution
• Mentor team members and encourage ongoing learning and skill advancement
• Create proactive roadmaps, innovative concepts, and strategies to enhance customer relationships

• Cisco
• Support
• LAN
• Network
• Architect
• Marketing

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We are located in Indianapolis, IN, offering a competitive hourly wage between $55.00 and $57.00. Our company is in search of a senior-level Technology Leader specializing in Network Architecture. In this 6-month contract-to-hire role, you will serve as both the technical expert and customer-facing lead for complex network projects. We value deep expertise in network architecture along with effective communication skills to foster automation and innovation. Join our dedicated team and contribute your knowledge to drive successful outcomes in both enterprise and manufacturing network environments.

last updated 13 week of 2026

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