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# Sr Manager - Network Architect

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Benton Harbor, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, IT Architecture, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), SolarWinds (Software), Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/443ED763863649B29DD9ED0D3787DE9E/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree required.
 * 10+ years of Network, Cloud, or Infrastructure Architecture experience.
 * Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
 * Strong expertise with Cisco networking technologies, enterprise routing and switching, and cloud networking., * AWS Solutions Architect and/or AWS Advanced Networking Certification.
 * Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer Certification.
 * Cisco CCNP or CCNA Certification.
 * ITIL Foundation Certification.
 * Experience with SD-WAN, manufacturing network segmentation, and SolarWinds.
 * Experience managing vendors and managed service providers in a global enterprise environment.

Technical Skills

 * AWS & Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 * Cisco Routing & Switching
 * BGP, EIGRP, MPLS
 * SD-WAN
 * Palo Alto Firewalls
 * VPN & Remote Access Technologies
 * VLANs, Spanning Tree, VSS
 * Network Monitoring & Performance Management

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sr. networking leader looking to make a significant impact on global infrastructure strategy while positioning themselves for future executive-level growth opportunities.

## Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Network Architecture to lead a team of 20+ network professionals and drive enterprise-wide network and cloud architecture initiatives. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for the design, security, performance, and modernization of a global network infrastructure while partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic technology decisions., * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers and architects.

 * Architect and oversee enterprise LAN, WAN, Wireless, Data Center, and Cloud networking environments.
 * Drive multi-cloud networking strategies across AWS and GCP.
 * Lead network security initiatives, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and secure connectivity.
 * Serve as the highest level escalation point for critical network issues.
 * Manage network monitoring tools, operational processes, and third-party service providers/NOCs.
 * Develop short- and long-term network roadmaps aligned with business objectives.


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