Software Defined Network Modernization Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

IT Telecom, Network Architecture, Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Join GDIT to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the NEDIIS program. As the Software‑Defined Network Modernization Manager, you will lead teams modernizing SD‑WAN, enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, and TIC capabilities across the VA enterprise. This role supports VA OIT in delivering secure, resilient, and scalable network services that power the VA mission nationwide.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead engineering teams implementing SD‑WAN, LAN/WAN, cloud networking, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

• Oversee architecture reviews, configuration standards, and network refresh efforts.

• Support daily TIC operations, performance monitoring, and effective resolution of escalated issues.

• Guide technical staff managing tickets and operational support needs.

• Support IPS hardware operations and troubleshooting.

• Serve as an escalation point for complex network and software‑defined infrastructure issues.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure solutions align with VA and cybersecurity standards.

• Evaluate new technologies, run pilots, and recommend modernization strategies.

• Mentor engineers and strengthen processes and operational practices.

• Contribute to technical specifications, test plans, schedules, and modernization roadmaps.

• Assist with budgeting, technology selection, risk management, and program reporting.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience leading network engineering, telecom operations, or modernization efforts.

• Strong background in LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, routing, VoIP/SIP, firewalls, VPNs, or cloud networking.

• Experience supporting multi‑vendor environments or enterprise‑scale infrastructure.

• Familiarity with monitoring or observability tools.

• Understanding of federal cybersecurity principles (NIST, Zero Trust, TIC, STIGs).

• Ability to support escalations in a 24×7 environment as needed.

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desired (Not Required)

• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE

• Enterprise SD‑WAN certification

• Network+

Security & Location

• • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• • Hybrid role based in Martinsburg, WV or Austin, TX with regular onsite attendance on a weekly basis.

• • Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool and dedicated internal mobility team that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA WV Martinsburg

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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