Sr. Network Engineer

Description

A client of ours is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to administer and support our global data communications network. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing network systems, ensuring all designs are documented and supportable.

As the network expert, you will handle engineering, configuration, deployment, and maintenance across various technologies, including Azure, Campus, Plant LAN, Wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, and Datacenter LAN. You will troubleshoot complex network issues, communicate maintenance and downtime, and develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Key responsibilities include analyzing network needs, contributing to design and installation, leading project implementations, ensuring security compliance, and monitoring network performance.

In this position you'll work a hybrid schedule of 3 days on site at our corporate office in Mason, Michigan, and up to 2 days remote.

Who we are… 

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!

What you'll bring...

Experience with OSPF/EIGRP/Spanning Tree protocols

Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols

Experience and comprehensive knowledge in two or more of the following areas: Cloud (Azure, AWS) networking, Routing and Switching, Security (Firewalls, Proxy technology), Wireless, Data Center, Video/Voice, SD-WAN

Experience implementing and operating a security architecture that secures all corporate enterprise network edges (both ingress and egress)

Experience creating and maintaining network topology, logical flow and other required documentation with Visio or equivalent tool

Strong understanding of network QOS methods, markings and mitigation strategies

Demonstrated experience conducting research and resolving issues across a wide range of networking, telephony, video, security, and wireless issues

Experience with Network Sniffers to analyze data and resolve network issues

Experience analyzing network performance data to identify trends/potential problems and providing recommendations to modify and/or upgrade network equipment or services

Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities

Excellent customer service orientation acting as a positive solution provider for all business and technical encounters

Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes

Ability to articulate technical and non-technical information to personnel with varying levels of technical knowledge

Occasional travel to secondary data center, Switch, in Grand Rapids

Overview: The client makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, their products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. They are a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, they have 43 locations in four countries.

TOP-SKILLS:

1. 6+ years of Network Engineering experience (Cisco)

2. Data Center experience: Core Route/Switching (BGP + OSPF) - Rack and Stack required (DC refreshes, Nexus upgrades).

3. SD-WAN experience: They are upgrading to version 3.4. Relevant experience with L5 Load Balancing required (SD-WAN overlays, troubleshooting app-level issues). OSPF and BGP used in routing. Spanning Tree.

4. Willing to travel on rare occasions to Switch in Grand Rapids (secondary DC). Normally 2-3 times per quarter without refreshes. More frequent with refreshes (couple times per month roughly)

NICE-TO-HAVE:

1. Cisco ACI - the most desirable nice-to-have. They just stood up their ACI backbone and working on Nexus upgrades. OSPF - Spanning Tree.

2. Cisco Out of Band Management: Open gear is what they use specifically.

3. Wireless Networking

4. Azure experience: BGP

5. Cisco Firepower

6. Zscaler: BGP

7. Spanning Tree

Contract to Hire: Plan is to work on contract through May/June 2026 to convert full-time. This is a great at treating everybody, including contractors, like their own.

IV Info:

-1. Virtual with Network Manager via teams (30 mins)

-2. Virtual panel interview with Networking team (1 hour)

Skills

Network engineering, BGP, Wan, OSPF, SD-WAN, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Data center, ACI, Open gear, Out of Band Management, wireless network, wireless, azure, azure automation, Firewall, firepower, Zscaler, ISE, cloud computing

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Mason,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

h4> 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.