Manager - Network Architect

Description

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a visionary, growth-minded leader for the role of Manager, Network Architecture at its Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. Operating on-site five days a week to foster in-person collaboration and innovation, you will directly oversee, mentor, and inspire a broad team of 20+ network experts.

In this high-visibility leadership role, you will report directly to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and be positioned as a potential successor for this Director-level position. You will champion the evolution of a multi-service global network infrastructure, driving technology decisions that accelerate business innovation and cloud-native automation. Balancing executive strategy with operational excellence, you will also optimize workflows and partner with strategic support suppliers (NOC).

If you are ready to lead a world-class infrastructure organization and pursue a clear path for executive advancement, this is your next career move.

How You Will Win

Lead & Inspire

• Directly oversee, mentor, and empower a team of 20+ network professionals.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Architect Global Connectivity

• Plan and architect enterprise-scale LAN, WAN, Wireless, and Data Center deployments.
• 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 VPN
  • SD-WAN

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.

Fortify Network Security

• Lead network security initiatives, including manufacturing network segmentation deployments.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Serve as the highest escalation point for critical network incidents.
• Ensure 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.

Minimum 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
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• 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
• Cisco

Top Skills

• AWS
• Network Architecture
• Cloud
• Cisco

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Advanced Networking, Google Cloud Network Engineer, or Cisco CCNP/CCNA certifications
• 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

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

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/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 fully onsite position in Benton Harbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): 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.