Software Defined Network Modernization Manager
GD Information Technology•Martinsburg, WV
•Hybrid
About The Position
Join GDIT to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the NEDIIS program. As the Software‑Defined Network Modernization Manager, you will lead teams modernizing SD‑WAN, 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading network engineering, telecom operations, or modernization efforts.
- Strong background in LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, routing, VoIP/SIP, firewalls, VPNs, or cloud networking.
- Experience supporting multi‑vendor environments or enterprise‑scale infrastructure.
- Familiarity with monitoring or observability tools.
- Understanding of federal cybersecurity principles (NIST, Zero Trust, TIC, STIGs).
- Ability to support escalations in a 24×7 environment as needed.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Nice To Haves
- CCNA, CCNP, CCIE Enterprise SD‑WAN certification
- Network+
- Security+
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering teams implementing SD‑WAN, 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 software‑defined 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.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- competitive pay
- paid time off
- variety of medical plan options
- dental plan options
- vision plan
- full flex work weeks where possible
- vacation
- sick and personal time
- holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- jury duty leave
- short and long-term disability benefits
- life insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- personal accident insurance
- critical illness insurance
- business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
