Network Operations Task Lead

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Leadership, Network Engineering, Network Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Operations Task Lead with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Network Operations Task Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Network Operations Task Lead joining our team to oversee all aspects of Network Operations for the CENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program.

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• An IT Manager who oversees the day-to-day administration of multiple networks is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and support of the organization's network infrastructure.

• This role combines technical leadership, operational oversight, and team coordination. Here's a detailed breakdown of the team’s responsibilities:

  • Cisco Network Infrastructure Management

    • Oversee day-to-day operations of Cisco routers, switches (Catalyst, Nexus), and firewalls (ASA, Firepower).

    • Ensure high availability and performance across LAN, WAN, and data center networks supporting mission systems.

    • Lead the deployment and maintenance of segmented and policy-driven Zero Trust networks.

  • Configuration and Change Management

    • Monitor and maintain core Cisco infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless).

    • Ensure high availability and performance of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN services.

    • Respond to and resolve network outages, slowdowns, or performance bottlenecks

  • Security & Access Control

    • Implement and maintain 802.1X, Cisco ISE, AAA, and TACACS+ for identity-based network access.

    • Enforce micro segmentation policies using Cisco TrustSec or SD-Access.

    • Coordinate application of DISA STIGs, IAVAs, and hardening baselines on Cisco platforms.

    • Ensure firewall policies, intrusion prevention (IPS), and access controls are correctly configured.

  • Routing & Segmentation

    • Manage routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) to support segmented, multi-tenant, or mission-partitioned environments.

    • Oversee VRFs, ACLs, QoS, and VLAN assignments in line with Zero Trust policy enforcement.

  • Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Performance Tuning

    • Use tools like SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch), and NetFlow for proactive monitoring.

    • Lead incident response for network outages or security anomalies; coordinate with Blue Team or SOC as needed.

    • Analyze logs and SNMP traps to identify trends or potential failures.

    • Track link utilization, device CPU/memory usage, and end-to-end latency.

  • Operational and Administrative Responsibilities

    • Team Management and Coordination

    • Supervise network engineers and administrators; assign daily tasks and troubleshooting tickets.

    • Conduct technical reviews and mentoring to ensure adherence to best practices.

  • Incident and Problem Management

    • Serve as escalation point for critical issues and root cause analysis.

    • Coordinate with vendors or Cisco TAC for complex technical support.

  • Documentation and Compliance

    • Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, inventory records, and configuration baselines.

    • Ensure systems comply with internal policies and external frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, CMMC).

  • Capacity and Lifecycle Planning

    • Plan for network growth, equipment replacement, and software refresh cycles.

    • Coordinate procurement of licenses, hardware, and support contracts.

  • Strategic and Cross-Functional Responsibilities

    • Stakeholder Communication

      • Provide status updates to leadership on network health and ongoing projects.

      • Translate technical issues into business language for non-technical stakeholders.

  • Project Support and Integration

    • Support infrastructure needs for new applications, services, or sites (e.g., remote office deployments).

    • Oversee network design for mergers, cloud transitions, or Zero Trust implementations.

  • Policy Enforcement

    • Ensure adherence to acceptable use policies, segmentation rules, and data protection guidelines.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Required Certifications: Must possess at least TWO of the following:

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise

  • Adherence to DoD 8140 or 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+.

• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Project Management

    • Planning, budgeting, and executing IT projects

    • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or PMP methodology

  • People Management

    • Hiring, mentoring, and performance evaluation

    • Team building and conflict resolution

  • Vendor and Contract Management

    • Negotiating with service providers and technology vendors

    • Managing SLAs and software licensing

  • Strategic Planning

    • Aligning IT initiatives with business objectives

    • Capacity planning and IT road mapping

• Required Skills and Abilities: Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective engagement with diverse groups, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Able to clearly organize and articulate thoughts and ideas. Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a larger IT team or across departments to achieve common goals and better understand client needs. Perform effectively in dynamic environments with frequent workload fluctuations, competing demands, and regular interruptions.

• Preferred Skills:

  • Routing Protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP

  • LAN/WAN Design Concepts

  • Identity Management with Cisco ISE

• Location: Onsite in Tampa, FL

• Required clearance: Secret clearance

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $124,950 - $169,050. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional 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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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