Network Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Lead and enhance the overall Network Engineering team focusing on routing, switching, cloud networking, network security, visibility, and monitoring/observability.

• Take ownership of operational delivery, service health, continuous improvement, prioritization, task allocation, milestones, SLAs, and customer satisfaction.

• Mentor team members, manage performance, assist in career development, and contribute to hiring and retention efforts.

• Assess emerging technologies in networking, cloud, security, and observability, and advocate for their adoption.

• Act as an escalation point for intricate technical and operational challenges.

• Facilitate architectural decisions, major incidents, and high-risk changes in collaboration with senior engineers.

• Collaborate with program management, security operations, cloud, infrastructure, and other service tower leads.

• Manage relationships with customers and partners, representing Network Engineering in reviews and governance forums.

• Lead capacity planning, resource forecasting, and technology investment coordination.

• Ensure maintenance of documentation, runbooks, knowledge transfer, monitoring coverage, and operational readiness standards.

• Assist with audit and compliance processes.

• Advocate for automation, infrastructure-as-code practices, and modern operational methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and operations.

• Experience in people leadership or technical management overseeing network engineering teams.

• Background in managed services, government, or large enterprise environments.

• In-depth hands-on and architectural knowledge of Cisco routing and switching.

• Familiarity with modern routing protocols, switching fabrics, and network design principles.

• Practical experience with cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including VPCs/VNets, transit architectures, hybrid connectivity, and cloud-native services.

• Working knowledge of next-generation firewalls and SASE platforms, particularly Palo Alto Networks technologies.

• Understanding of microsegmentation, policy analysis tools, and WAF technologies.

• Experience with enterprise network monitoring and observability platforms like SolarWinds, ScienceLogic, NetBrain, ThousandEyes, ExtraHop, or Gigamon.

• Strong grasp of ITIL/ITSM, change management, and operational governance.

• Proven experience in evaluating and implementing networking, cloud, or observability technologies.

• Experience leading complex transitions, migrations, technology refreshes, or multi-domain network transformations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with senior-level briefings and status reports.

• Strong people leadership and coaching skills.

• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Cisco certification (CCNP/CCIE) or equivalent routing and switching experience.

• Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSE/PCSAE or higher) or equivalent platform experience.

• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret or higher security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Residency in Louisiana is required for the remote work model.

• Candidates located more than 60 miles from GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA will follow a remote work model.

• Less than 10% travel is required.

• Must complete identity verification using biometrics and be on camera during virtual interviews.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Competitive salary.

• Paid time off.

• Full-flex work weeks.

• Multiple medical plan options, some including Health Savings Accounts.

• Dental and vision plan options.

• 401(k) contributions up to IRS annual limits with company match.

• Vacation, sick, and personal time.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Military leave.

• Bereavement leave.

• Jury duty leave.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• AI-powered career tool to identify career steps and learning opportunities.

• Internal mobility team.

• Award-winning culture of innovation.

• Military-friendly workplace.