Network Team Lead

Network Team Lead (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Remote
Compensation: Up to $65/hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Lead the Network. Protect the Infrastructure. Drive Business Success.

We are seeking an experienced Network Team Lead to oversee and evolve a complex enterprise network environment. This high-impact role combines hands-on technical leadership with infrastructure strategy, ensuring the availability, security, and performance of critical business systems.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise across network operations, infrastructure management, and team leadership while maintaining a proactive focus on risk management, security, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee enterprise network operations, desktop services, data management, and infrastructure architecture.
• Manage and support network hardware, servers, operating systems, telecommunications, internet connectivity, email systems, and file storage solutions.
• Implement and maintain network technology solutions while ensuring system availability, integrity, and security.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, identify trends, and drive continuous operational improvements.
• Oversee the tracking and resolution of service requests and technical issues.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity initiatives.
• Partner with security teams to assist with infrastructure monitoring and investigation of potential security events.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and business outcomes.
• Ensure mission-critical systems remain highly available and resilient.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, MIS, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting and administering enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Experience with:
  • Network infrastructure and telecommunications
  • Windows server environments
  • Citrix
  • VMware
  • Enterprise workstation and server administration
  • Infrastructure operations and support

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of network architecture, hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Ability to design, implement, support, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced and evolving technical environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll influence infrastructure strategy, improve operational excellence, strengthen security posture, and ensure the reliability of systems that directly support business operations. You'll have the autonomy to identify opportunities for improvement while working alongside a collaborative IT team dedicated to innovation and stability.

What This Role Solves

Organizations depend on secure, highly available networks to keep employees productive and customers supported. As the Network Team Lead, you'll help eliminate downtime, improve infrastructure reliability, strengthen network security, and ensure the technology foundation can support future business growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 12, 2026.

About TEKsystems

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.

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.