Network Architect

Description
The Network Architect or LAN Planner: designs, implements, and optimizes an organization's physical and wireless network infrastructure. They ensure fast, secure, and reliable connectivity across a localized space like a corporate office, campus, or data center.
Network Design & Architecture: Develop LAN topology and layout plans, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Capacity & Bandwidth Planning: Forecast user data demands and design networks capable of handling peak loads without bottlenecks.
Cabling Infrastructure: Plan structured cabling designs (e.g., fiber optics, Cat6/Cat7) for optimal data transfer and physical cable management
Vendor Management: Collaborate with telecom and hardware vendors to source networking equipment and negotiate support contracts.
Security & Compliance: Integrate cybersecurity measures, such as network access controls, to protect data and meet corporate compliance standards
Skills
Network planning, Network engineering, Ccna, Cisco routers, local area network lan software
Top Skills Details
Network planning,Network engineering,Ccna,Cisco routers,local area network lan software
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Looking for candidates within 1-1.5 hour drive of Glendale, Kentucky and willing to go onsite on a semi-regular basis. Long Term Contract.
Our client has large datacenter on-prem, racks, non-functional printers, etc. that were left over from the previous joint venture. They need to redesign the manufacturing plant, so the previous network infrastructure layout will not work.
They are at the initial stages of creating their IT leadership teams and technology strategy, so we're at the begining stages of being able to position as the partner for this work.
Long term ongoing contract. Opportunity to be part of a brand new start up backed by a large Fortune 100 Company. Exciting opportunity to be part of the initial stage in redesigning a manufacturing plant.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Glendale, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/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 onsite position in Glendale,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.

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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.