Top Secret Required -- Network Manager

TEKsystems

3d • $150,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Network Manager to lead network operations, administration, and engineering efforts for a critical customer environment. In this role, you will oversee a team of network professionals, ensure the delivery and availability of core services, and collaborate closely with customers, technical teams, and vendors to support mission success. This position requires hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects to completion in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Possess Q or TS clearance (or equivalent), with the ability to obtain a Q-level clearance
• Must maintain eligibility for clearance as a condition of employment
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Effective leadership and people management capabilities
• CCNA
• 10+ years of related professional experience in network engineering or network operations
• Network Design and Engineering
• Performance and Capacity Management
• Incident Isolation
• Network Monitoring
• Network Configuration Management
• Firewalls
• CCNA-level networking
• Cisco routers
• Network infrastructure design and support
• Troubleshooting complex network issues
• Bachelor of Science degree OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• CISSP
• CASP
• ITIL
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage network administration and support operations for a designated business area or customer.
• Supervise and mentor a team of network professionals, ensuring quality, performance, and timely project completion.
• Oversee the execution of network-related projects, change requests, and incident resolution to maintain service availability.
• Identify operational challenges, remove impediments, and ensure continuous workflow across the team.
• Collaborate with customers, internal technical groups, and external vendors to support operational success.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing solutions and recommend improvements that enhance security, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and strategic goals and align team operations accordingly.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and optimize performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level