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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Network Operations Team Lead

GDIT Arlington, VA Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$147,292 - $199,278 per year

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Description

GDIT seeks a Network Team Lead for their federal client in the Infrastructure team.

As a Network Team Lead, you will be part of a program that provides support for federal clients in D.C. for their Networking, telecommunication, and firewall technologies. The team supports engineering and operational tasks and performs real-time monitoring, proactive maintenance, incident detection and response, problem resolution, and network and firewall performance reporting across a nationwide enterprise. This hybrid position offers a combination of remote work and periodic on-site support and customer meetings.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations.
  • Plan, organize, and direct the Network Operations Team to ensure the stable operation of CBP's network infrastructure.
  • Maintain, support, and optimize key functional areas, particularly network and firewall infrastructure, and telecommunications systems.
  • Manage and set priorities for the monitoring and maintenance of network systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, and wireless.
  • Manage and set priorities for the Network Management team.
  • Ensure effective monitoring and response to hardware, software, and network problems.
  • Coordinate and manage the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network and firewalls.
  • Schedule and direct activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field such as Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Networking and Telecommunications or an additional 4 years of related experience.
  • 10+ years of related experience.
  • Current ITIL 4 or ITIL 5 Foundation Certification is required.
  • Working knowledge of networking concepts, infrastructure, and equipment (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers).
  • Experience implementing and administering an enterprise-wide monitoring system for servers, networking devices, and applications.
  • Showcase leadership abilities by managing projects and teams.
  • Proficiency in project management and knowledge of security and compliance issues.

Benefits:

  • 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 $147,292 - $199,278.

Skills

Required

  • Communication Network
  • Network Infrastructures
  • Network Management
  • ITIL 4
  • ITIL 5

Nice to have

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