Network Services Project Manager Jobs in Michigan

Description

This company is seeking a visionary, growth-minded leader for the role of Sr. Manager, Network Architecture at their headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. Operating on-site five days a week for in-person collaboration and innovation. You will directly oversee, mentor, and inspire a

broad team of over 20+ network experts. In this high-visibility sr. 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.

How You Will Win:

● 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/GCP/OCI) 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

● 8+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 GCP 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

Skills

Aws, network architecture, Cloud, cisco

Top Skills Details

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 network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds.

-ITIL Foundation certification or strong IT service management/process experience.

-Experience managing third-party vendors and managed service providers.

Experience Level

Expert Level

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 hybrid position in Benton Harbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

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.

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.