Network Lead / Technical Project Manager (Network / Infrastructure / Telecom) || Herndon, VA (4-5 days a week onsite)

Herndon, VA, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 18 hours ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Border Gateway Protocol
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Networking
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Information Systems
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Network
  • Network Design
  • Leadership
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Engineering
  • Security Clearance
  • TCP/IP
  • Optical Networking
  • Telecommunications
  • Systems Architecture
  • IT Risk Management
  • Computer Science

Summary

Network Lead / Technical Project Manager (Network / Infrastructure / Telecom)

Must have an Active Public Trust Clearnce ( any agency )

Must have minimum of a Bachelor Degree

This is a hands‑on technical expert who designs, integrates, and tests systems that support the National Airspace Systems. When given requirements documents, preliminary designs, and architecture drawings, the SIE must assess them, identify needed design changes, and clearly communicate those updates to stakeholders. They work directly with network protocols, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and system architecture to solve technical problems, validate performance, and ensure the technology is built and integrated correctly.

 

In this role, you’ll be driving the successful delivery of complex network infrastructure and software initiatives that support the nation’s airspace.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead end-to-end program execution: Define, plan, and manage the full lifecycle of network infrastructure and software projects, from concept through deployment.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate with RAN, hardware, software, and systems integration teams—plus external vendors—to deliver on schedule and at scale.
  • Own technical risk management: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, particularly in network deployments.
  • Translate strategy into action: Align technical deliverables with broader business objectives, operational priorities, and long-term timelines.
  • Communicate with impact: Provide clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership.

    Position Requirements:
  • Clearance: Must have a Public Trust clearance.
  • Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems is required.
  • Technical Experience: 12+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure planning.
  • Program Leadership: 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional projects, including large-scale or multi-million-dollar initiatives.
  • Networking Expertise: Strong command of core networking protocols, including BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6.
  • Infrastructure Knowledge: Experience with optical networking, data center environments, and server-level hardware deployments.
  • Cloud & Virtualization: Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Capacity & Financial Planning: Proven ability to model network growth, optimize capacity, and align technical decisions with budget constraints.

    Highly Desired:
    PMP certification
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  • Dice Id: 91140717
  • Position Id: 8959170
  • Posted 18 hours ago
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