Manager - Network Architect

About the role

The Manager, Network Architecture role is available at the Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. Reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations, this position offers a clear path for executive advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire:
  • Directly oversee, mentor, and inspire a team of 20+ network professionals.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Architect Global Connectivity Plan:
  • Lead integration of core network services including L2/L3 Switching, BGP and EIGRP Routing, 802.11 Wireless Technologies, Load Balancing, IPAM, DNS/DHCP, Firewalls, IPSec, VPNS, SD-WAN.
  • Drive technology decisions that accelerate business innovation and cloud-native automation.
• Innovate in the Cloud:
  • Design, implement, and maintain multi-region, multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, OCI) network environments.
  • Support IaaS VPCs and drive cloud-native networking capabilities.
• Lead Network Security Initiatives:
  • Lead network security initiatives, including manufacturing network segmentation deployments.
  • Drive operational excellence by ensuring 24/7 support coverage for network operations and project deployments.
  • Develop and implement network maintenance processes.
  • Evaluate and enhance network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
  • Enable NOC teams with visibility and workflows needed to support a global network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience as a Network, Cloud, or Infrastructure Architect

Preferred Skills & Experience

• AWS Certified (Solutions Architect or Advanced Networking)
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer Certification
• Cisco CCNP/CCNA certifications
• SD-WAN experience
• Manufacturing network segmentation experience
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience managing third-party vendors and managed service providers
• Experience working in global enterprise environments
• Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting networking solutions in AWS and/or GCP
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment and operating systems
• Experience with network capacity planning and long-term architecture strategy
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols and topologies including EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS
• Experience with switching technologies such as VLANs, Spanning Tree, and VSS
• Experience with security technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, and remote access solutions

Skills

• AWS Network Architecture
• Cloud Network Architecture
• Cisco Networking
• Additional Skills:
• AWS Solutions Architect
• AWS Advanced Networking
• Google Cloud Network Engineer
• Cisco CCNP/CCNA
• SD-WAN architecture and deployment experience
• Manufacturing network segmentation experience
• Experience with SolarWinds or similar monitoring platforms
• ITIL Foundation certification or strong IT service management experience
• Experience managing third-party vendors and managed service providers

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems

We are a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We are strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We are building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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