Information Technology Solutions Architect
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We are seeking a* Network Engineer / Solutions Architect* who is deeply passionate about networking and thrives in complex, highstakes environments. This is an expert, Tier3 role for an architect who can design, lead, and execute-someone equally comfortable presenting to executives as they are racking switches or troubleshooting lowlatency wireless issues in the field. Supporting our rapidly growing* *company, you will architect and deploy highly secure, ultrareliable LAN and WLAN environments across autonomous vehicle depots and critical infrastructure. You'll own outcomes endtoend: from design and stakeholder alignment to handson implementation and advanced troubleshooting. Your work will directly enable cuttingedge autonomous vehicle operations while reinforcing our mission of "Cybersecurity by Design." What You'll Do Network Architecture & Deployment
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Design, plan, and implement enterprisegrade LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks.
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Lead physical rackandstack installations, cabling coordination, and onsite deployments.
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Architect lowlatency, highavailability networks supporting missioncritical operations. Wireless & Performance Excellence
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Perform advanced WiFi design, RF analysis, performance tuning, and packet capture.
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Proactively monitor network health, identify bottlenecks, and optimize performance.
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Maintain and harden wireless ecosystems across Ruckus, Aruba, Meraki, Cisco, and Palo Alto platforms. Security & Incident Leadership
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Lead resolution of the most complex network and security incidents.
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Support threat hunting, vulnerability management, and postincident analysis.
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Produce detailed technical and executivelevel reports and recommendations. Client & Project Leadership
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Act as a trusted advisor to clients, including executivelevel stakeholders.
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Own technical delivery, communicate risks and tradeoffs clearly, and manage expectations.
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Provide timely status updates and lead initiatives across multiple concurrent projects. Team Mentorship & Growth
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Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers through advanced troubleshooting and best practices.
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Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools, and methodologies., * True Solutions Architect role with equal weight on design, execution, leadership, and influence.
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Exceptional growth trajectory as we scale from a boutique MSP into an enterprisegrade platform.
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Culture by design: highperforming, respectful, blameless, curiositydriven team.
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Whiteglove mindset: quality over volume, reinvesting in people, tools, and delivery.
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Career acceleration with autonomy, mentorship, and exposure to complex environments.
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Flexibility and balance with a remotefirst philosophy and trustbased scheduling. Work Environment
Requirements
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5+ years working with enterprise networking platforms (Palo Alto, Juniper, Ruckus, Cisco, Aruba, Meraki).
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3+ years leading network architecture and implementations, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and physical deployments.
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MSP or MSSP experience preferred.
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Networking Mastery:
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Deep handson expertise in network design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
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Strong wireless experience including RF design, analysis, and optimization.
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Advanced troubleshooting using packet captures and rootcause analysis.
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ClientFacing Skills:
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Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to nontechnical audiences.
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Comfortable presenting to Csuite and boardlevel stakeholders.
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Leadership & Adaptability:
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Proven ability to lead deployments, mentor engineers, and own outcomes.
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Thrives in fastpaced, highdemand environments with shifting priorities.
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Willingness to participate in oncall rotations and offhours deployments when required.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP.
- Scripting experience with Python or PowerShell for automation.
- Experience with threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
- Strategic experience developing longterm network or cybersecurity roadmaps. Why Join Us
Benefits & conditions
- Bay Area focus (Mountain View and regional travel)
- More handson/onsite early on, stabilizing to remote over time
- Fastpaced MSP supporting multiple concurrent initiatives Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of San Francisco, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $220000.00/yr. Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Professional development opportunities and certification reimbursement
Paid time off and company holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Career Growth Opportunities
This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including advancement to senior project management roles, program management, or technical director positions. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in San Francisco,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems