Technical Architect - Telecom / Network Architect - 2 positions - Onsite in LA( 1 role) , Remote ( 1 role) - 65 $ phr on W2 or 75 $ phr on Corp- Corp all inc

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Location: Onsite in LA( 1 role) ; Remote ( 1 role)

Technical Architect Key Responsibilities & Competencies

The Technical Architect will lead the end-to-end technical architecture across Wide Area Network, Venue LAN/WLAN, Cabling, Network Equipment, and Fixed Telephony services to deliver a fully integrated, resilient, secure, and scalable telecommunications ecosystem. This includes defining and governing HLD/LLD designs, ensuring alignment with architectural principles (high availability, redundancy, security, flexibility, standardization), and maintaining coherence across all service packages and venue environments. The role oversees WAN backbone connectivity, in-venue network infrastructure, hardware and equipment standards, and cloud-based IP telephony solutions to ensure seamless interoperability across all layers of the Network.

Core Focus Areas/

• Architectural Decision-Making Ability to balance architectural integrity with delivery pressures, make informed tradeoffs, and uphold standards across L2/L3 networking, redundancy models, and equipment design.
• Technical-to-Business Translation Skilled at simplifying complex network concepts and articulating business impact (cost, risk, uptime, operational continuity).
• Vendor Management & SLA Governance Ability to manage challenging vendors, enforce SLAs using data and structured escalation, and operate effectively in complex multi-vendor ecosystems.
• Program & Risk Management Experience with governance models (QBRs, scorecards), contract structures, and early risk detection for large, multi-year network transformation programs.
• Customer-Facing Leadership Strong executive presence with the ability to manage expectations, communicate risks, and maintain transparency in high-stakes customer environments.
• Handling Customer Pressure Ability to uphold technical and security standards while navigating customer demands and negotiating design decisions.

Candidates with strong capabilities in the following areas should be prioritized:

• Identity & Access Control: Cisco ISE
• Network Security: Cisco and Fortinet security platforms
• WiFi Architecture: Cisco wireless design, optimization, and troubleshooting

Experience Requirements

• 10 15+ years of experience in telecom/network architecture
• Large-scale event, stadium, or multi-site deployment experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in network design, infrastructure, and service integration
• Experience operating in complex, multi-vendor environments
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility program