Network Engineering Sr Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Network Engineering Senior Manager to lead network engineering delivery and operations teams supporting cloud and data center infrastructure. The role combines technical strategy and architecture with team leadership, program execution, business development support, and operational improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage project‑delivery network engineering teams and network operations teams supporting cloud and data center infrastructures
• Define and delegate engineering and project tasks; oversee project budgets, schedules, resource planning, and quality objectives
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and staff, enhancing both technical capabilities and essential soft skills
• Serve as escalation point for critical issues; assess situations and deliver timely, effective resolutions
• Design, develop, and review technical network solutions aligned to customer requirements and organizational goals
• Drive innovation by researching emerging technologies, conducting pilots, evaluating vendors, and developing business cases
• Build scalable, resilient architectures using Cisco Data Center technologies, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud networking, and modern automation approaches
• Support proposal development, solutioning, and service delivery efforts to help secure new business and re‑compete contracts
• Translate customer and program requirements into actionable technical and service solutions
• Work collaboratively across leadership, stakeholders, and clients to communicate program status, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Evaluate and improve existing policies, processes, and operational practices to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance
• Measure and assess product, process, and team performance; develop strategies and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Contribute to financial planning, ensuring technology decisions align with budget expectations and long‑term business impact

Requirements:

• Innovation
• Leadership
• Work Collaboratively
• 7 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years managing network engineering teams
• 3+ years hands‑on Network Engineering/Architecture experience
• Experience with Cisco Data Center technologies
• Experience with Palo Alto firewall platforms
• Familiarity with enterprise and cloud networking solutions
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation, and requirements interpretation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret or higher clearance
• 7+ years