Network Operations Project Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Position Overview Peraton is seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Operations Manager to be responsible for mission-critical enterprise networking operations across geographically dispersed facilities, including DOE Integrated Network (IN) Plants, Federal Information Exchanges (FIEs), and National Laboratories. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, operational oversight, and engineering management for enterprise routing, switching, secure communications, infrastructure modernization, and network operations initiatives. This role requires strong leadership capabilities combined with deep hands-on expertise in enterprise networking, secure communications, operational resilience, and federal compliance standards. Key Responsibilities * Lead day-to-day enterprise network operations, engineering support activities, and infrastructure project execution across multiple federal sites and environments.
* Coordinate operational priorities, maintenance activities, and project deliverables with Program leadership and government stakeholders.
* Serve as Routerhead Lead supporting enterprise routing infrastructure across DOE Integrated Network (IN) Plants, Federal Information Exchanges (FIEs), and Laboratory environments.
* Mentor, guide, and provide technical leadership to a team of network engineers, fostering operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Design, engineer, and implement enterprise network enhancements, modernization initiatives, and new site/buildout deployments supporting both data and voice communications services.
* Plan and execute router and switch End-of-Life (EOL) technology refresh initiatives, including standards-based configuration development, STIG-compliant hardening, testing, documentation, and change coordination activities.
* Provide advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Cisco and Juniper routing/switching configuration, administration, and troubleshooting support in complex IPv4 and IPv6 enterprise environments.
* Troubleshoot and restore service during high-impact network incidents, outages, and degradation events across mission-critical infrastructure.
* Configure and support dynamic routing protocols and enterprise connectivity technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs, and WAN optimization solutions.
* Maintain and improve enterprise monitoring, alerting, and configuration management capabilities using tools such as SolarWinds and related network operations platforms.
* Develop operational metrics, reporting dashboards, and monitoring enhancements to improve network visibility, incident response, and service reliability.
* Support secure communications infrastructure utilizing IPsec tunnels and Type 1 cryptographic equipment in accordance with federal security requirements.
* Maintain COMSEC inventory accountability, monitoring, and reporting processes using systems such as GEMONE and related cryptographic management tools.
* Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, configuration management processes, STIG standards, operational procedures, and change management policies.
* Develop and maintain engineering documentation including network diagrams, standard operating procedures, implementation plans, incident reports, and configuration baselines.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, telecommunications, and infrastructure teams to support integrated enterprise operations and modernization efforts.
* Participate in operational readiness activities, maintenance windows, disaster recovery exercises, and continuity of operations planning.
Qualifications Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) preferred.
* 12+ years of enterprise network engineering and operations experience in large-scale or mission-critical environments.
* 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, network operations functions, or technical infrastructure programs.
* Deep hands-on expertise with:
* Cisco routing and switching platforms
* Juniper routing and switching platforms
* IPv4/IPv6 enterprise networking
* Dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
* VPN and IPsec technologies
* WAN/LAN architecture and troubleshooting
* Strong understanding of configuration management, change management, and operational governance processes.
* Active TS/SCI or Q/SCI security clearance.
* Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and team mentoring skills.
* Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-security federal operational environments.Preferred Qualifications * Cisco certifications such as:
* CCNP Enterprise
* CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
* Juniper certifications such as:
* JNCIP
* JNCIE
* ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
* Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE)
* Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and federal cybersecurity modernization initiatives.#cboss Details Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.