About the Role
Lead the planning, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-grade network systems, providing technical leadership and ensuring alignment with security policies and operational goals.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy scalable network architectures to support organizational needs.
- Oversee configuration and management of routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Ensure network performance meets service level agreements and operational benchmarks.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network issues across multiple locations.
- Implement and maintain secure network protocols and encryption standards.
- Support compliance with federal cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
- Collaborate with security teams to enforce network access controls.
- Manage network monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve outages.
- Document network configurations, changes, and operational procedures.
- Lead capacity planning to anticipate future bandwidth and connectivity demands.
- Coordinate with vendors and third parties for equipment support and integration.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration into existing infrastructure.
- Ensure redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities are in place.
- Maintain accurate network topology maps and system documentation.
- Support cloud connectivity and hybrid network environments.
- Enforce change management processes for network modifications.
- Conduct regular network audits and performance assessments.
- Assist in the development of security policies related to network access.
- Train staff on network best practices and incident response procedures.
- Respond to urgent network incidents with minimal downtime.
- Ensure consistent application of quality of service policies.
- Integrate network infrastructure with identity and access management systems.
- Support IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes as needed.
- Promote energy efficiency and cost-effective network solutions.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered based on experience and qualifications.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with a combination of remote and on-site responsibilities.
Team
Collaborative team environment focused on delivering robust IT solutions for government clients.
Security Requirements
- Applicant must be eligible to hold a U.S. government security clearance.
- Position may require access to sensitive systems; background investigation will be conducted.
- Candidates must meet federal guidelines for handling classified information.
Education and Certifications
- Formal education in a technical discipline is required.
- Industry certifications such as CCNP or CISSP are strongly preferred.
- Continuing education and training are supported and encouraged.
This position may require U.S. person status; sponsorship is not guaranteed for all candidates.
