What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Leader -Network Architect position at KTek Resourcing?
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Collaborate with client technical architects to design and validate complex network solutions.
- Act as the on-site technical representative to build trust and demonstrate technology capabilities.
- Ensure all project solutions align with organizational standards and best practices.
- Build Enhanced and sustainable support model for Manufacturing sites – solutioning, request handling, incident resolution, review current support model and recommend the best approach forward for better turnaround etc.
- Identify repetitive tasks and drive automation strategies to optimize delivery and efficiency.
- Champion adoption of internal automation platforms to enable future Network Build Automation.
- Active participant and key player in the Technical review board
- Represent Microland and EC in managing critical/major incidents especially the ones impacting businesses (MFG/LRL/Datacenter) and be the spokesperson.
- Customer Engagement & Program Leadership
- Serve as the primary technology interface for the customer, providing visibility into project status and technical progress.
- Address technical and process challenges promptly to maintain customer confidence.
- Drive project teams toward meeting expectations, timelines, and quality standards.
- Mentor team members, encourage skill upgrades, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop proactive ideas, roadmaps, and innovation strategies to strengthen customer relationships.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Technical Expertise:
- Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco LAN/Wireless
- Juniper Mist Wireless (future adoption of Mist LAN)
- Cisco DNAC (migration to Catalyst Center)
- Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers – Advantage
- Good understanding and exposure to DDI solutions (preferably Infoblox) and Audiocodes.
- Adept at using various Networking tools – LM, Netbrain, Thousandeyes, LiveAction etc
- Strong understanding of Data Center, Manufacturing IT/OT, and corporate network environments.
- Automation Mindset: Ability to conceptualize and implement automation solutions for network builds.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams, mentor talent, and drive continuous improvement.