Lead Network Manager

GovCIO; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).
• Proven experience leading technical teams in architecting and managing enterprise network environments.
• Strong understanding of secure networking platforms (SIPRNet) and cryptographic services (KG-175D/KG-175F).
• Experience with Cisco Routers (4K/8K) and Cisco Switches (29XX-9K).
• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, and SD-WAN management.
• Foundational Zero Trust and Microsegmentation knowledge.
• Experience building lab/test environments for validation.
• Experience managing modernization lifecycles and upgrade deployments.
• Strong communication and leadership across IT disciplines.
• Mastery of MS Office 365 and Visio for documentation.

Responsibilities

• The Network Transport Team Lead will manage a cross-location team of 65 personnel.
• Oversee a 24/7/365 Tier 2/3 Network Operations helpdesk for NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
• Approve and maintain network configurations for large-scale deployments.
• Operate test environments to validate configurations before production.
• Direct daily network operations across engineering, security, and operations.
• Monitor compliance with security policies and federal standards.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting for routing, switching, and cryptographic devices.
• Automate routine tasks using network tools and platforms.
• Maintain detailed records of configurations and topologies.
• Generate reports on deployment status and compliance for leadership.
• Attend weekly Change Control Board meetings as primary Network Team rep.
• Brief leadership on ongoing engineering and security activities.
• Support enterprise operability during moves, adds, and changes.

Skills

Team leadership

SIPRNet security

Cisco CLI

Zero Trust

Lab testing

Network modernization

Communication

MS Visio

MS Office 365

TACLANE KG-175D/F

Cisco ISE

SD-WAN

Education

High School with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Tools

Cisco IOS (4K/8K)

Lab/test environments tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Thunderdome/CTC compliance tools

Job description

Alexandria, Virginia

Secret

On-site only

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a highly experienced Network Transport Team Lead to manage a diverse, multi-location engineering and operations team supporting a mission-critical U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) program. This position is located in Alexandria, VA and will be an on-site position.

Responsibilities

The Network Transport Team Lead will manage and maintain the enterprise network environment to ensure continuous operational readiness and modernization. Core responsibilities include:

• Lead a cross-functional engineering and operations team of 65 personnel (GovCIO and subcontractors) across Alexandria, VA, Kearneysville, WV, and nationwide telework locations, with additional staffing inbound for upcoming Microsegmentation projects.

• Oversee a 24/7/365 Tier 2/3 Network Operations helpdesk spanning both NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments.

• Approve, execute, and maintain network configurations and architectures for large-scale enterprise deployments, focusing on consistent uptime and hardware compatibility.

• Operate and maintain dedicated test environments to validate network configurations and upgrades before production rollout.

• Direct daily network operations across network engineering, security, and operations branches, including scheduling deployments and resolving failed installations.

• Monitor and remediate network compliance to ensure all systems adhere to organizational security policies and federal standards.

• Perform and guide team members through advanced troubleshooting for routing, switching, cryptographic devices, and transport issues.

• Utilize automated network tools and management platforms to automate routine administrative tasks and improve enterprise management efficiency.

• Keep detailed records of system configurations, network topologies, operational procedures, and daily maintenance logs.

• Generate and present regular, cumulative reports on deployment status, network health, and overall enterprise compliance to senior corporate and government leadership.

• Attend weekly Change Control Board (CCB) review and approval meetings as the primary Network Team representative.

• Brief all current engineering, operational, and security activities up to contract and government leadership as required.

• Support operational issues as they arise and maintain enterprise operability across multiple IT disciplines during routine moves, adds, and changes.

Qualifications

High School with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).

• Proven experience leading technical teams in architecting and managing enterprise network environments in large-scale settings.

• Strong understanding of secure networking platforms (SIPRNet) and core cryptographic services, specifically configuring, managing, and topology mapping TACLANE models KG-175D and KG-175F.

• Experience with command-line interface (CLI) foundational knowledge of Cisco Routers (4K and 8K series) and Cisco Switches (29XX, 38XX, 49XX, 6K, 7K, and 9K series).

• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, and Cisco SD-WAN implementation, management, reporting, and enhancement.

• Foundational implementation knowledge and architectural understanding of Zero Trust requirements, including Thunderdome, Comply to Connect (C2C), SD-WAN, and Microsegmentation.

• Experience building and maintaining lab/test environments for network validation and troubleshooting.

• Expertise managing modernization life cycles, upgrade deployments (including upcoming 8K router and 9K switch standardizations), and compliance reporting.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to participate in technical discussions, coordinate across multiple IT disciplines, and translate requirements between stakeholders and engineering teams.

• Mastery of Microsoft Office 365 products along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Visio for documentation and topology diagrams.

Clearance Required: Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs, with an in-depth understanding of Coast Guard culture and IT operational/project management environments.

• Cisco Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher advanced Cisco certifications.

• Knowledge of networking concepts, including load balancing, high-level project oversight (EVOIP, CORA security inspections, LAN/WAN upgrades), and content distribution challenges.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $155,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.