Lead Network Engineer (Direct Hire, W2 Only)

Top Skills' Details Network engineering experience in enterprise-scale environments. Deep proficiency in MPLS, BGP/MP-BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, and large-scale routing architectures. Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, segmentation, VPN, and threat prevention technologies. Strong understanding of SASE architectures and integration concepts. Expert-level experience with Cisco Catalyst, Cisco/Meraki wireless, and Versa SD-WAN platforms. Strong working knowledge of Cisco ISE, including 802.1X, MAB, profiling, and policy development. Advanced experience designing and supporting Azure network connectivity (ExpressRoute, VNETs, NSGs, DNS). Familiarity with automation frameworks such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform. Proven experience mentoring and guiding engineers in a technical or leadership capacity Description The Lead Network Engineer provides advanced hands-on engineering support for enterprise and hybrid cloud network infrastructure while serving as a technical leader and mentor for a team of network engineers. This role is responsible for guiding technical strategy, supporting team development, improving operational processes, and partnering closely with management to drive execution. The Lead Network Engineer remains deeply engaged in complex network design, implementation, and troubleshooting while ensuring the team delivers reliable, secure, and scalable network services aligned with business objectives. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Need to get these from UFP. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. >

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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.