Sr Manager - Network Architect

About the role

This high-impact leadership role is responsible for the design, security, performance, and modernization of a global network infrastructure while partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic technology decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers and architects.
• Architect and oversee enterprise LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center, and Cloud networking environments.
• Drive multi-cloud networking strategies across AWS and GCP.
• Lead network security initiatives, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and secure connectivity.
• Serve as the highest level escalation point for critical network issues.
• Manage network monitoring tools, operational processes, and third-party service providers/NOCs.
• Develop short- and long-term network roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of Network, Cloud, or Infrastructure Architecture experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong expertise with Cisco networking technologies, enterprise routing and switching, and cloud networking.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect and/or AWS Advanced Networking Certification.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer Certification.
• Cisco CCNP or CCNA Certification.
• ITIL Foundation Certification.
• Experience with SD-WAN, manufacturing network segmentation, and SolarWinds.
• Experience managing vendors and managed service providers in a global enterprise environment.

Technical Skills

• AWS & Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Cisco Routing & Switching
• BGP, EIGRP, MPLS
• SD-WAN
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• VPN & Remote Access Technologies
• VLANs, Spanning Tree, VSS
• Network Monitoring & Performance Management

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.

About TEKsystems

We're 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're 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're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

About TEKsystems Global Services

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.