Network Architect at Creative Financial Staffing

Network Architect
Hilliard, Ohio

Summary

This is an in-house role that supports a diverse portfolio of small and medium businesses, primarily in the Columbus area. As the Network Architect, you will be the subject matter expert for a variety of advanced technologies, including M365 solutions, fiber internet, and data center networking.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, a passion for continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for internal systems and client environments.
• Collaborate with support staff and clients on projects, providing detailed documentation and ticket updates.
• Lead the technical aspects of onboarding new clients, including solution architecture and implementation.
• Manage core infrastructure such as data centers, fiber networks, PBX servers, and virtual machine environments.
• Develop processes to improve team coordination and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership through training, mentorship, and collaboration without requiring direct HR management responsibilities.
• Assist in ticket escalation and incident management.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies to evolve services and protocols.

Technical Skills and Expertise

• Expertise in fiber optics (network configuration), M365 administration, and virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Windows Server).
• Proficient in TCP/IP, DNS, routers, firewalls (Arista, Ubiquiti, Meraki, Mikrotik), and networking hardware (switches, patch panels, hubs).
• Experience with BCDR tools (Acronis, Datto) and wireless technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Apple device management, telecommunications, and PBX systems.
• Familiarity with Ubiquiti products and MSP environments is a significant plus.