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Sr Manager - Network Architect
Job in
Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, 49022, USA
Listed on 2026-07-12
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking a visionary, growth-minded leader for the role of Sr. Manager, Network Architecture. Operating on-site five days a week, in-person collaboration and innovation, you will directly oversee, mentor, and inspire a broad team of over 20 network experts. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will report straight to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and be uniquely poised as a successor for this Director-level position.
You will champion the vitality and evolution of our multi-service data network, driving global technology decisions that accelerate business innovation and cloud-native automation. Balancing executive strategy with operational excellence, you will also optimize workflows and delegate critical support processes to our strategic support suppliers (NOC). If you are ready to command a world-class infrastructure and step into a clear path for executive advancement, this is your next definitive career move.
Top Skills' Details
- Bachelors degree
- 10+ years experience with Enterprise Network Architecture, Design, and Security: LAN, WAN, Wireless, DCs, Firewalls, IPSec VPNs, and network segmentation
- Deep expertise with Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, and related platforms (CCNP Preferred)
- Cloud Networking (AWS + Google Cloud Platform):
Supporting multi-region, multi-cloud architectures, and cloud-native networking services - Network Leadership & Team Management:
Act as subject matter expert and drive accountability, technical excellence, operations, and vendor management.
Lead & Inspire:
Directly oversee, mentor, and empower a broad team of 20 network experts, cultivating a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous growth.
Architect Global Connectivity:
Plan and architect enterprise-scale LAN, WAN, Wireless, and Data Center deployments. You will spearhead the integration of core network services, including L2/L3 switching, BGP and EIGRP routing, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Load Balancing, IPAM, DNS/DHCP, Firewalls, IPSec VPN, and SD-WAN.
Innovate in the Cloud:
Champion the design, implementation, and maintenance of our multi-region, multi-cloud (AWS/Google Cloud Platform) network environment, seamlessly supporting our IaaS VPCs and accelerating our cloud-native (PaaS) capabilities.
Fortify Network Security:
Lead and participate in high-impact network security initiatives, including driving critical manufacturing segmentation deployments to secure our global footprint.
Master Operational Excellence:
Serve as the ultimate escalation point, providing expert trouble resolution for critical, high-priority core network issues. Ensure after hours support coverage to sustain network service levels which include complex technical changes to support projects and or operations deployments (24/7)
Proactively identify essential network maintenance tasks and build the structured processes needed to implement them flawlessly.
Evaluate, manage, and evolve our core network monitoring and diagnostic tools, ensuring our NOC has the deep visibility and mature workflows required to proactively support our global network.
Minimum requirements
Bachelors degree
10+years experience as a Network/Cloud/Infrastructure Architect
Preferred skills and experiences
Bachelor's Degree
AWS Certified (Solutions Architect or Advanced Networking)
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer Certification
Cisco CCNP
ITIL v3 Foundation Certification
Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies is a plus
Knowledge of manufacturing segmentation architectures with deployment experience
Knowledge of system monitoring and management tools such as Solarwinds
Leadership and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills, experience solving practical issues, and engaging teams of multiple process partners to consensus
Experience managing third-party vendors both for operations support and project delivery, such as network refresh (life-cycle management) programs
Experience in a Global and International work environment
Experience designing and implementing connectivity and troubleshooting within AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms. This includes an understanding of the cloud provider platforms, and their native networking services/tools
Experience with Cisco equipment and operating systems, including configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and support of routers and switches
Experience conducting short- and long-term planning to meet network requirements
LAN and WAN protocols and topologies (EIGRP, BGP, MPLS)
Experience with switching technologies (VLANs, Spanning-Tree, VSS)
Experience in security technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, VPN and Remote Access
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…
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