Network Operations Engineering Manager

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an experienced Operations Engineering Manager to lead technical teams supporting the Army Global Unified Network program. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for engineering teams responsible for network design, automation, software development, and cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and direct engineering staff to meet objectives for the secure design of the network architecture and automation/management tools supporting the Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) program
• Direct software engineering activities in support of release planning and updates to production NetOps automation tools
• Oversee the security engineering team to ensure systems are operational for tracking and compliance support
• Supervise the network and firewall engineers supporting Global Operations across CONUS and OCONUS sites
• Lead the development of systems and tools that automate and streamline network migrations, championing continuous improvement
• Manage and oversee the Evaluate, Integrate, Test, and Install (EITI) Lab operations to support testing and validation of network capabilities
• Serve as the hiring manager for the operational engineering team; participate in recruiting, interviewing, and evaluating new hires
• Identify requirements for subcontractor support and manage performance to ensure delivery excellence
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development for a team of engineering professionals
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration consistent with core values

Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting DoD or Army enterprise networks
• Expertise in network architecture, automation, software development, and cybersecurity operations
• Experience managing technical teams supporting network modernization or enterprise IT transformation efforts
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, testing, and integration in lab and production environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Experience supporting Army network modernization programs such as JRSS, NGC2, or AGUN
• Knowledge of ITIL, PMBOK, or Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with automation frameworks and tools supporting network operations (e.g., Ansible, Python, REST APIs)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as RMF and DISA STIGs
• PMP, ITIL, or equivalent management or technical certification