Technology Lead, Network Architect

• Design, implement, and maintain SmithGroup network and infrastructure aligned with organizational needs and industry best practices.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies, tools, and solutions to enhance performance, security, and scalability.
• Manage relationships with primary network and infrastructure vendors, managing vendor performance and ensuring timely resolution of vendor-related issues.
• Lead Network, Security, or Infrastructure projects and initiatives, including hardware upgrades or new service implementations.
• Define and manage network upgrade and patching strategy, including firmware, OS, and security updates
• Manage and maintain corporate voice services
• Act as the technical lead for the Infrastructure team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to the team
• Ensure infrastructure standards and documentation are developed and maintained
• As a member of the Tenant Improvement team, design and implement network infrastructure for new or redesigned SmithGroup offices, ensuring adherence to SmithGroup standards
• As a member of the Security team, design and implement security best practices and processes, including incident response and vulnerability management.
• Requires after hours on-call support as assigned.

• 7 to 10 years of experience in network and infrastructure engineering with at least 2 years in technical leadership or architect capacity.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering preferred.
• CCNA certification strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in enterprise network architecture, including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, wireless, and data center networking
• Strong experience with network security architecture, including firewalls, segmentation, Zero Trust (ZTNA), and secure access solutions
• Hands-on experience with designing and managing Cisco networking infrastructure
• Experience with Microsoft security ecosystem (Defender, Sentinel, Identity Protection, Threat Hunting)
• Experience with Microsoft Teams voice and video con
• Proficiency in cloud networking concepts (Azure preferred)
• Experience with network monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Strong understanding of high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery design
• Ability to lead technical projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Experience with vendor management, procurement, and solution evaluation
• Strong documentation skills including network diagrams, standards, and runbooks
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Strong collaboration skills across Infrastructure, Security, and Support teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $123,000 to $153,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. Equal Opportunity Employer