Data Center Practice Manager
About The Position
TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Network Engineer / Deployment Manager to lead large-scale network infrastructure deployments within enterprise and data center environments. This position combines hands-on network engineering expertise with operational leadership responsibilities, overseeing technician teams, managing customer-facing projects, and driving process improvements across multiple initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in both technical problem-solving and team leadership, with experience supporting Layer 2/Layer 3 networks, network security, and large-scale deployment programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations, or network deployment environments.
- Strong understanding of network security principles.
- Experience supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing technologies.
- Experience working within large-scale enterprise LAN or data center environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Cisco networking experience (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent experience preferred).
- Experience leading technical teams and deployment programs.
- Project management experience within technology infrastructure environments.
- Experience developing operational processes and technical standards.
- Experience supporting Microsoft or enterprise-scale customer environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for network security, Layer 2, and Layer 3 infrastructure.
- Diagnose and resolve network outages, performance degradation, configuration issues, and security incidents.
- Configure, analyze, and optimize complex enterprise and data center network environments.
- Support core, distribution, and access-layer switching infrastructure.
- Conduct security risk assessments and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate with escalation teams, engineering groups, and business stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
- Utilize Cisco routing and switching technologies to troubleshoot and support production environments.
- Develop technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.
- Lead and manage teams of 15–20 network deployment technicians and contractors.
- Oversee multiple deployment and installation projects across customer campuses.
- Manage technician leads and coordinate project activities to ensure successful delivery.
- Ensure compliance with customer safety standards, PPE requirements, and operational procedures.
- Drive process improvements related to onboarding, operations, quality control, and invoicing.
- Monitor project quality and provide oversight prior to customer handoff.
- Partner with internal sales and delivery teams to identify opportunities for program growth.
- Support bid management and project planning efforts for new business opportunities.
- Coordinate technician schedules and resource allocation across concurrent projects.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
