Technical Architect- Enterprise Networking

Burwood Group, Inc • Chicago, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Networking Team at Burwood Group is a dynamic group of technology professionals dedicated to designing, implementing, and supporting advanced network and security solutions for clients across a wide range of industries. Known for its innovative, customer-focused approach, the team blends deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Our Technical Architects bring deep technical expertise within their specialty areas and serve as trusted Subject Matter Experts across the Practice. They partner closely with our Pursuit Teams, including Solution Architects and Account Executives—to shape winning solutions that align to client needs and support Practice growth. Technical Architects play a key role in driving Practice strategy, defining our point-of-view, and ensuring that our solutions reflect Burwood’s commitment to customer impact, innovation, and technical excellence. To be successful in the Technical Architect role, you must bring strong interpersonal, business, and technical skills that enable you to engage effectively at all levels of an organization. Our Technical Architects excel in a consultative approach, with a holistic understanding of both business and IT operations and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in enterprise networking & security, across many platforms
• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) & SASE: Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet firewall deployment, configuration, and policy design, as well as Prisma Access & FortiSASE.
• Experience with Cisco ASA & Firepower is also desirable.
• Routing & Switching: Advanced experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms & HPE/Aruba Campus & Datacenter products.
• Software-Defined Solutions: Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN solutions.
• Network Access Control: Deployment and integration of Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass for identity-based access control and policy enforcement.
• Strong understanding of Data Center Layer 3/Layer 2 technologies and interconnects (MPLS, VPLS, VXLAN, and BGP EVPN).
• Experience deploying enterprise-level SDN architectures such as Cisco ACI or Arista Cloud Vision.
• Solid understanding of Data Center and Public Cloud interconnectivity across hybrid environments, Mega port, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect.
• Proven hands-on experience with campus network products from Cisco, Aruba, or Arista.

Nice To Haves

• Fortinet and VMware SD-WAN experience is a plus.
• Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) experience is preferred.
• CCIE and/or HPE Aruba Certified Expert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serving as an expert in Burwood’s Enterprise Networking solutions and partnering with Sales and Marketing to craft go-to-market offerings and scope for new opportunities.
• Leading the architectural and strategic planning process for clients, including defining requirements, creating scoping documents, and mapping tools, processes, and services to their strategic business and IT initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with Burwood and partner sales teams to identify and advance Enterprise Networking opportunities using a consultative, customer-focused approach.
• Building strong, ongoing relationships at all levels of client organizations, becoming a trusted advisor for all Enterprise Networking technologies.
• Providing technical oversight and subject matter expertise across the Enterprise Networking portfolio—from initial engagement through solution design, delivery guidance, and hand-off to project teams.
• Acting as a mentor, coach, and escalation point for Enterprise Networking Practice team members.
• Delivering architectural guidance and consultative support across the full solution lifecycle, from high-level roadmaps to assessments and hands-on implementation planning.
• Partnering with Practice Leadership to develop team capabilities and ensure alignment with Burwood’s Secure Networking strategy and portfolio.
• Driving process improvements, delivery efficiency, and practice profitability.

Benefits

• Access to health, dental, and vision coverage options (based on contract terms and eligibility)
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) participation with company match (if eligible under contract terms)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed