Network Operations Lead: Infrastructure & Security Champion

Akima; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Global Technology (AGT) seeks a seasoned Network Operations Team Lead to manage and develop network operations activities. You will evaluate infrastructure needs, oversee day-to-day performance and guide Network Engineers/Administrators to ensure service quality and network efficiency.

You will lead strategic plans, manage budgets, improve operations, and provide technical guidance for monitoring critical systems including LAN/WAN, servers, and security.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain CBP Background Investigation/clearance.
• ITIL v3, CCNA, CCNP or CCIE certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/Engineering/IT/Networking.
• 10+ years senior networking experience in large enterprises.
• Experience with networking concepts, infrastructure and equipment (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Experience implementing and administering an enterprise-wide monitoring system for servers, networking devices, and applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Knowledge of security and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Develops and guides department strategic plans and processes; enhances team integration with other departments.
• Oversees budget and drives improvements to network operations processes and capabilities.
• Improves customer service; provides expert guidance; ensures correct technical teams are involved.
• Leads and directs team members with final authority on personnel decisions.
• Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations.
• Directs Network Operations Team to ensure stable network infrastructure operations.
• Manages monitoring and maintenance priorities for LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet and wireless.
• Coordinates routine testing and analysis of network facilities; resolves problems timely.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Project management

Security and compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/Engineering/IT/Networking

ITIL v3, CCNA, CCNP or CCIE certifications

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Load balancers

Enterprise monitoring systems

Job description

Akima Global Technology (AGT) seeks a seasoned Network Operations Team Lead to manage and develop network operations activities. You will evaluate infrastructure needs, oversee day-to-day performance and guide Network Engineers/Administrators to ensure service quality and network efficiency.

You will lead strategic plans, manage budgets, improve operations, and provide technical guidance for monitoring critical systems including LAN/WAN, servers, and security.