[Hiring] Network Manager @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

Own the opportunity as a Network Manager and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with our cloud solutions and provide meaningful work. Your work will be an important part of transforming our clients for the modern age and help them face any obstacle.

As a Network Manager, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Manager joining our dynamic team to lead a general Network Engineering organization that spans:

• Traditional routing and switching
• Cloud networking
• Enterprise network security
• Visibility and modern operations

We are looking for a proven people and technical leader who is forward-thinking, excited about emerging technologies, and able to drive delivery across a high-performing team in an environment of customer mission delivery, integrity, and clear communications.

HOW A NETWORK MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Leads and develops the general Network Engineering team responsible for enterprise routing and switching, cloud networking, network security services, network visibility, and monitoring/observability platforms.
• Owns overall operational delivery, service health, and continuous improvement across the network domain.
• Provides strong people leadership: coaching, performance management, career development, hiring support, and retention of high-performing technical talent.
• Champions a forward-thinking technology strategy; actively evaluates emerging networking, cloud, security, and observability technologies.
• Serves as a primary escalation point for complex technical and operational issues.
• Partners with Program Management, security operations, cloud, infrastructure, and other Service Tower leads.
• Manages stakeholder relationships with customers and partners.
• Drives capacity planning, resource forecasting, and coordination of hardware, software, cloud, and tooling investments.
• Ensures documentation, runbooks, knowledge transfer, monitoring coverage, and operational readiness standards are maintained.
• Promotes automation, infrastructure-as-code mindsets, and modern operational practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and operations
• Strong hands-on and architectural knowledge of Cisco routing and switching
• Practical experience with cloud networking constructs across major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Working knowledge of next-generation firewalls and SASE platforms
• Experience with enterprise network monitoring and observability platforms
• Strong understanding of ITIL / ITSM practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Forward-thinking mindset with genuine enthusiasm for evaluating and adopting new technologies

Requirements

• Must possess Cisco certification (CCNP / CCIE) or equivalent depth of experience in routing and switching
• Must possess Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSE / PCSAE or higher) or equivalent deep platform experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret or higher clearance
• US Citizenship Required

Benefits

• AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace