Network Operations Lead at Akima, LLC

Ashburn, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Operations, Budget Management, Customer Service, Technical Guidance, Project Management, Networking Concepts, Network Security, Telecommunications, Monitoring Systems, Leadership, Infrastructure Management, Service Desk, LAN Management, WAN Management, ITIL, CCNA

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Manages and develops network operations activities. Evaluates ongoing and future infrastructure needs; and recommends changes. Oversees the day-to-day performance and activities of the team, including Network Engineers/Network Administrators to ensure service quality and network efficiency. Responsibilities Develops and implements department strategic plans, processes, and procedures; and enhances the integration between the team and other departments. Manages the budget and leads improvements and growth to the network operations processes and capabilities. Ensures changes to the network infrastructure plans. Improves customer service; provides expert guidance; and ensures the correct technical teams are involved. Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies. Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Plans, organizes, and directs the Network Operations Team to ensure the stable operation of CBP’s network infrastructure. Responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, network security, telecommunications systems and service desk. Responsible for managing and setting priorities for the monitoring and maintenance of network systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, and wireless. Responsible for managing and setting priorities for the Network Management Operations team. Provides support to CBP end users, operations personnel, and strategic program management. Ensures effective monitoring and response to hardware, software, and network problems. Coordinates and manages the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities. The Network Operations Team Lead will also schedule and direct activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Qualifications The Network Operations Lead highly desired qualifications are: An Active Secret clearance is required for consideration. Relevant certifications such as ITIL v3, CCNA, CCNP or CCIE. Bachelor’s degree in related technical field such as Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Networking and Telecommunications. A minimum of ten (10) Plus years of senior level networking experience administering enterprise infrastructures in large complex enterprises. 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. Be proficient in project management and have knowledge of security and compliance issues. Job ID 2025-19820 Work Type On-Site Company Description Work Where it Matters Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments. As a Tuvli employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Responsibilities

The Network Operations Lead manages and develops network operations activities, overseeing the performance of the team to ensure service quality and network efficiency. They are responsible for maintaining and optimizing key functional areas, including network infrastructure and security.