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This role oversees 24x7 worldwide network operations, modernization activities, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across all geographic regions.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL DO:\n\nCollaborate with DT and Program Director on defining outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation\nLeading team providing steady-state support for current environment network operations, preparing for a modernization journey\nDefine and evolve the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities, aligning solutions with business, technology, and cybersecurity objectives\nDesign secure, scalable, and automated and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support\nEstablish governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware, process, and procedure.\nDevelop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and telemetry driven reporting that promote consistency, automation, resiliency, and operational excellence.\nServe a trusted advisor, technical leader, and mentor across the program, collaborating with other senior technical leaders and mid- to junior-career staff\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nActive TS/SCI clearance\nBachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline\nMinimum of 10 years’ technical experience\nAligned Cisco Certified Internetwork (CCIE) certifications\nSecurity+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nDemonstrated experience with the technical leadership of large and/or complex network modernization efforts\nDemonstrated experience with designing and implementing network solutions incorporating load balancing, route, switch, firewalls, congestion and prioritization management, and micro segmentation.\nDeep understanding of and previous experience with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and other government standards and compliance frameworks.\nDeep understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, container networking, virtualization platforms, and other cloud focused network technologies.\nPrevious experience with one or more industry leading vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya, or similar.\nPrevious experience with enterprise WiFi design and implementations, including mesh solutions.\nPrevious experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)\nExperience integrating workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow\nExperience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC, Python, Git, and/or other applicable technologies\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nExperience working within a government enterprise environment\nDemonstrated understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) implementation and concepts of intent-based architecture\nPrevious experience with low bandwidth, high latency locations and solutions\nCisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) or similar vendor certification.\nOne or more of the following Microsoft certifications: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Microsoft AI-centric professional certifications or Applied Skills\nAWS Certified Advanced Networking and/or AWS Certified Security\nTechnical certifications from other industry leaders in the network or security segment\nProject Management Professional (PMP)\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off\n Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n10 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nLess than 10%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. 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