Overview
On Site
USD 68.00 - 85.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Operational Excellence
NOC
High Availability
Offshoring
Root Cause Analysis
Vulnerability Management
WAR
Reporting
Network Operations
Leadership
Routing
Switches
LAN
Wireless Communication
Virtual Private Network
Palo Alto
F5
SD
Network
Performance Monitoring
Computer Networking
ITIL
Release Management
Communication
Stakeholder Management
McAfee
Barracuda
Email Security
Network Administration
Cisco
Nexus
Virtual Private Cloud
Firewall
Management
Policy Writing
CheckPoint
SolarWinds
Infoblox
HSRP
VRRP
GLBP
ServiceNow
Configuration Management Database
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Records Management
WAN Optimization
WAN
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Job Description:
Our partners are seeking a Senior Manager of Network Operations to lead and stabilize their global network operations. This role will serve as a key operational leader, driving performance improvements, managing hybrid teams (onshore/offshore), and ensuring seamless communication across partners. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience in network operations, strong leadership in high-pressure environments, and a passion for operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day operations of the Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring high availability and performance.
Coordinate global teams across time zones, including offshore partners.
Drive root cause analysis and implement hygiene practices in change, release, and vulnerability management.
Establish and maintain War Room Bridge processes for incident resolution.
Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and security teams to ensure alignment and escalation handling.
Develop and enforce operational cadences, shift rotations, and communication protocols.
Act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to streamline operations.
Provide data-driven insights and reporting to executive leadership.
Required Skills & Experience:
8-10+ years of experience in network operations leadership roles.
Proven experience managing hybrid teams.
Strong technical foundation in:
Routing, switching, WAN/LAN, wireless, VPNs
Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, F5), Load Balancers, SD-WAN
Network observability and performance monitoring tools
Cloud networking (AWS preferred)
Familiarity with ITIL processes: Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead without direct reports and influence cross-functional teams.
Experience (Hands-on Expertise Preferred):
Security & Firewalls: McAfee Web Gateway, Barracuda Email Security, Thales Key Management, Checkpoint Mgmt Server
Network Management: Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Technologies: Nexus 2K/3K/5K/7K/9K, FEX, VPC, VXLAN, VDC
Firewall Rule Management: Centralized rule/policy creation (Checkpoint Mgmt Server)
Familiarity (Exposure or Working Knowledge Preferred):
Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Infoblox
Protocols & Redundancy: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
CMDB & DNS Tools: ServiceNow (CMDB), DNS record management with third-party vendors
WAN Optimization: WAN Optimizer
Cloud Integration: Integration of security tools with AWS
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $68.00 - $85.00/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 hybrid position in Denver,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.
>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.
Our partners are seeking a Senior Manager of Network Operations to lead and stabilize their global network operations. This role will serve as a key operational leader, driving performance improvements, managing hybrid teams (onshore/offshore), and ensuring seamless communication across partners. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience in network operations, strong leadership in high-pressure environments, and a passion for operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day operations of the Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring high availability and performance.
Coordinate global teams across time zones, including offshore partners.
Drive root cause analysis and implement hygiene practices in change, release, and vulnerability management.
Establish and maintain War Room Bridge processes for incident resolution.
Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and security teams to ensure alignment and escalation handling.
Develop and enforce operational cadences, shift rotations, and communication protocols.
Act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to streamline operations.
Provide data-driven insights and reporting to executive leadership.
Required Skills & Experience:
8-10+ years of experience in network operations leadership roles.
Proven experience managing hybrid teams.
Strong technical foundation in:
Routing, switching, WAN/LAN, wireless, VPNs
Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, F5), Load Balancers, SD-WAN
Network observability and performance monitoring tools
Cloud networking (AWS preferred)
Familiarity with ITIL processes: Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead without direct reports and influence cross-functional teams.
Experience (Hands-on Expertise Preferred):
Security & Firewalls: McAfee Web Gateway, Barracuda Email Security, Thales Key Management, Checkpoint Mgmt Server
Network Management: Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Technologies: Nexus 2K/3K/5K/7K/9K, FEX, VPC, VXLAN, VDC
Firewall Rule Management: Centralized rule/policy creation (Checkpoint Mgmt Server)
Familiarity (Exposure or Working Knowledge Preferred):
Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Infoblox
Protocols & Redundancy: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
CMDB & DNS Tools: ServiceNow (CMDB), DNS record management with third-party vendors
WAN Optimization: WAN Optimizer
Cloud Integration: Integration of security tools with AWS
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $68.00 - $85.00/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 hybrid position in Denver,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.
>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.
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