DEFENSE NETWORK OPERATIONS LEAD

SRG4 Government Services is a leading provider of information technology, training, engineering, accounting and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cyber security, and federal civilian markets. SRG4 utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the federal contracting industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in a computer-related field with 8+ years of related experience, or an AS degree with 10+ years related experience
• 8+ years supporting complex enterprise networking environments
• Proven experience with data center management, consolidation, IT operations, and M&A activities
• Must hold one or more of the following: CCNP, CISSP, VCP-NV, or CompTIA Network+
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearanc

Extensive hands-on experience with:

• Enterprise Switching/Routing (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Arista)
• Cisco Edge Routers (ASR, ISR)
• Firewalls/IPS/IDS (Palo Alto)
• VPN (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)
• SDWAN Technologies (SilverPeak, Arista, Palo Alto)
• Microsoft Azure Networking Services (VNet, NSG, Azure Firewalls, Traffic Manager)
• Load Balancing (F5, Azure, Cloudflare, Citrix Netscaler)
• Infoblox BloxOne DDI (IPAM/DNS/DNS Protection)
• Carrier Management (DIA & MPLS)
• Enterprise Voice Collaboration (Microsoft Teams)
• Network Monitoring Tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios

• Lead the enterprise network team in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise networking platforms on-premises and in the cloud.
• Ensure that all network platforms are efficiently architected, optimized for future growth, and compliant with industry and DoD regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily network operations, monitoring, logging, and reporting to continuously improve performance and security.
• Collaborate closely with third parties, affiliates, and cross-functional teams to ensure platforms operate securely across private networks and public internet services.
• Support all Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities, including due diligence, data gathering, and leading network integration efforts.
• Develop and execute roadmaps for expanding the enterprise network while maintaining command, control, and compliance across all sites.
• Review and enhance IT policies and procedures related to enterprise networking to align with corporate guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling of Network Engineers for 24/7 production network support.
• Contribute to disaster preparedness and business continuity planning for mission-critical network operations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge bases and documentation to enable rapid recovery from network outages.
• Manage the full lifecycle of enterprise networking software and hardware, including budget oversight, vendor relations, and lifecycle renewals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in a computer-related field with 8+ years of related experience, or an AS degree with 10+ years related experience
• 8+ years supporting complex enterprise networking environments
• Proven experience with data center management, consolidation, IT operations, and M&A activities
• Must hold one or more of the following: CCNP, CISSP, VCP-NV, or CompTIA Network+
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Extensive hands-on experience with:

• Enterprise Switching/Routing (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Arista)
• Cisco Edge Routers (ASR, ISR)
• Firewalls/IPS/IDS (Palo Alto)
• VPN (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)
• SDWAN Technologies (SilverPeak, Arista, Palo Alto)
• Microsoft Azure Networking Services (VNet, NSG, Azure Firewalls, Traffic Manager)
• Load Balancing (F5, Azure, Cloudflare, Citrix Netscaler)
• Infoblox BloxOne DDI (IPAM/DNS/DNS Protection)
• Carrier Management (DIA & MPLS)
• Enterprise Voice Collaboration (Microsoft Teams)
• Network Monitoring Tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios)

Why You ll Want to Be Here:

• Make an Impact Your expertise directly supports national security and the critical operations that keep our world safer.
• Empowered Culture Be trusted to deliver, take initiative, and make decisions. Everyone s ideas matter here.
• Grow and Advance Enjoy recognition, ongoing training, and pathways for advancement in a forward-thinking environment.
• Work-Life Balance Comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture help you thrive at work and at home.