Network Manager

Akiva Ai•Baltimore, MD

23h•$135,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AKIVA is seeking a Network Manager to serve as the primary technical authority responsible for the architecture, performance, reliability, and security posture of the client's statewide network infrastructure. This role ensures all engineering, maintenance, design, and optimization activities align with client objectives and comply with operational, security, and technical standards. AKIVA-provided AI-assisted telemetry analytics, predictive maintenance, and automated documentation tools may be leveraged to accelerate design reviews, capacity planning, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related discipline
Senior-level network engineering certification (must be current) — Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, or equivalent advanced networking certification
At least 10 years of experience demonstrating expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures
Demonstrated experience with large backbone networks and fiber infrastructure
Proven experience in design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex network architectures
Full-time availability as dedicated Key Personnel; must be reachable 24x7x365 for Priority 1 and Major Incident escalations; must be available on-site when requested by the client
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
Additional security certifications (CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent)
Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
SD-WAN, SASE, and zero-trust network architecture experience
Familiarity with AI-assisted network analytics, telemetry, and predictive maintenance tools

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end oversight for all WAN, LAN, MAN, firewall, and transport network components
Serve as senior technical advisor to the client for all network engineering and network architect matters
Lead engineering teams during troubleshooting of complex routing, switching, and transport-related issues
Approve major configuration changes, design packages, and engineering recommendations
Oversee capacity planning, performance analysis, and lifecycle management
Ensure network resilience, redundancy, and failover designs meet State requirements
Coordinate with vendors for escalated support cases, software upgrades, and hardware remediation
Maintain mastery-level understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN), security standards, and fiber transport systems
Ensure network documentation is accurate, complete, and continuously updated; maintain architecture diagrams and implementation plans
Support major incidents as Tier 3 escalation authority, including after-hours emergencies
Lead development of network designs meeting performance, scalability, and security requirements; oversee implementation and enforce compliance
Enforce network security policies; ensure adherence to state, federal, and industry compliance requirements
Deliver Cost-Benefit Recovery Analysis, Last-Mile Redundancy Options Reports, and Strategic Project Summaries aligned to core network initiatives