GDIT
• $114K — $155K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
NonePublic Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)Job Family:
Network and TelecommunicationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
IT Telecom, Network Architecture, Software Defined Networking (SDN)Certifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
NoJob Description:
Join GDIT to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the NEDIIS program. As the SoftwareDefined Network Modernization Manager, you will lead teams modernizing SDWAN, enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, and TIC capabilities across the VA enterprise. This role supports VA OIT in delivering secure, resilient, and scalable network services that power the VA mission nationwide.
How You Will Make an Impact
Lead engineering teams implementing SDWAN, LAN/WAN, cloud networking, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
Oversee architecture reviews, configuration standards, and network refresh efforts.
Support daily TIC operations, performance monitoring, and effective resolution of escalated issues.
Guide technical staff managing tickets and operational support needs.
Support IPS hardware operations and troubleshooting.
Serve as an escalation point for complex network and softwaredefined infrastructure issues.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure solutions align with VA and cybersecurity standards.
Evaluate new technologies, run pilots, and recommend modernization strategies.
Mentor engineers and strengthen processes and operational practices.
Contribute to technical specifications, test plans, schedules, and modernization roadmaps.
Assist with budgeting, technology selection, risk management, and program reporting.
What Youll Need to Succeed
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
Experience leading network engineering, telecom operations, or modernization efforts.
Strong background in LAN/WAN, SDWAN, routing, VoIP/SIP, firewalls, VPNs, or cloud networking.
Experience supporting multivendor environments or enterprisescale infrastructure.
Familiarity with monitoring or observability tools.
Understanding of federal cybersecurity principles (NIST, Zero Trust, TIC, STIGs).
Ability to support escalations in a 24environment as needed.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desired (Not Required)
CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Enterprise SDWAN certification
Network+
Security & Location
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Hybrid role based in Martinsburg, WV or Austin, TX with regular onsite attendance on a weekly basis.
Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:
HybridWork Location:
USA WV MartinsburgAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Similar Jobs
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