Network Architect

**MUST reside in Michigan- Hybrid set up**

Job Description- Network Architect

A client of ours is looking to bring on a very strong Network Architect to join their team. They want to find a candidate that has a wealth of experience with Network Design, Implementation, and experience in evaluating the overall network environment. The primary responsibilities for this role will be to own network capabilities, architecture, engineering, and operations. It is ideal to find someone that is up for evaluating their current technical stack & products, make recommendations, and help build a roadmap to implementing changes where it makes sense. The organization as a whole is incredibly customer centric and has high standards, and would like to ensure someone has that same mentality and can bring that to the table. This role will be very empowering to make decisions and provide ownership over the networking environment to modify and improve things as they see fit. Additionally - they will be tasked with working amongst the IT group as a whole as needed.

Skills

Network engineering, Firewall, Router, Switches, Troubleshooting, Wireless, CCNA, design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

They are a smaller company and identifying the right cultural fits is huge. They have about 350-500 total employees that span across the HQ in Ann Arbor, a manufacturing site in Ann Arbor, and 30 additional sites that they provide network support for. These sites are located across Airports in the US.

- Currently they are refreshing firewalls with new Fortinet hardware and are currently deploying Fortinet switches too, however this is open to discussion for future deployments.

- Experience building and designing network architecture and implementing

- Building out project plans and technology implementation roadmaps

- Excellent customer service - working with the business and leadership to make changes, improve service, and drive efficiencies within the network environment

- Additional technology that is prominent in the overall technology operations space is: Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux server, as well as storage and back up solutions. Any experience in these areas would be considered an added bonus.

- Good leadership experience - while this isn't a management role, they would like to find someone that can work well with more junior & mid level IT team members and help maintain a good culture within the IT group.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

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)

This is a hybrid position in Ann Arbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

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. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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