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
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
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.
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 fully onsite position in Benton Harbor,MI.
Application Deadline
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.
