Network Operations Lead

Network Operations Lead

We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! The Network Operations Lead is responsible for the implementation and evolution of the network and supporting systems supporting the global network infrastructure for the customer.

Responsibilities:

• You will participate in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development across the global network (LAN, WAN, CAN, VLAN).
• You will lead a group of network operations engineers and analysts and ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews enterprise architecture deliverables You must apply high-level business and technical principles and methods to very difficult technical problems to arrive at creative engineering solutions.
• You will make recommendations to management on desirable network solutions and opportunities.
• You will be required to research, evaluate and document new products and tools.
• You serve as a troubleshooter on complex network problems on all Tier 2 and incident tickets of all priorities.
• You will perform complex engineering, security design, implementation and maintenance tasks on Unified Communications Systems.
• You will research, evaluate and approve hardware and software solutions for complex problems and solutions.
• Additionally, you will be expected to execute complex implementation plans for network/system upgrades.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

The following are the education and experience required for this position:

• 8+ years
• Bachelor's in IT or related field
• CCNP Certification
• Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• CCIE Certification

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds
• Travel by land or air transportation 25%

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.

Pay Band Min

USD $96,050.00/Yr.

Pay Band Max

USD $148,670.00/Yr.