Job#: 3032673
Job Description:
Network Lead
Location: Preference is for Auburn Hills, MI (1 day per week onsite) or remote in East/Central time zone + 10% annual travel
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Role Overview
This is a senior Network, Security, and Cloud engineering role focused on strategy, architecture, and future state design with some day to day support. The role operates above L1/L2 operations, stepping in only for high impact, high complexity escalations while primarily driving direction during a period of significant change. Success requires independent judgment, ownership, and the ability to lead across a globally distributed stakeholder group.
Key Focus Areas
Own network, security, and cloud architecture/engineering and roadmaps
Ensure short term decisions align with long term strategy and architectural integrity
Provide technical leadership during overlapping initiatives:
oData center migration
oSD WAN (final phase)
oM&A integration (small acquisition)
oMajor transition to Microsoft Azure
oPlanning for future Network, Security, and Cloud state
Responsibilities
Resolve critical escalations from the MSP quickly and correctly
Provide technical direction rather than queue based ticket work
Align and govern architecture across SD WAN, Azure networking, data center exit, and M&A
Execute CISO defined security policies
Oversee MSP and network/security vendors (~10% service delivery oversight and ticket resolution)
Technical Scope
WAN, Wireless, Cloud Networking, Voice, Network Security
Cisco, Zscaler, Palo Alto (physical & virtual firewalls)
Microsoft Azure & Azure Networking
Active Directory; Infoblox (future)
ServiceNow (escalations)
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary for this position is projected to be between $120,000.00 and $145,000.00. The contract pay rate is expected to be between $65.00 and $75.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
Company Overview & Culture
This organization creates premium systems and parts for industrial applications. It prioritizes clean and efficient products, aiming for carbon-free technology. With over a century of expertise, the company is committed to quality and innovation. The culture promotes health, safety, and a diverse and inclusive environment. It values integrity, excellence, and collaboration, with a commitment to community and environmental responsibility.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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