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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2064 Program Manager USAF Network Modernization (Top Secret Clea - **Company:** All Points Logistics, LLC - **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (Ajax Programming), Data Centers, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Cloud Integration, Cyber Warfare, Cisco - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9019441/2064-program-manager-usaf-network-modernization-top-secret-clea ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline is required. * Master's degree in a technical discipline is preferred. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: * 15+ years of Information Technology experience. * 5+ years managing large federal IT programs. * Demonstrated success leading enterprise network transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives., * Project Management Professional (PMP) Beneficial: * CISSP * CISM * Cisco CCNP * Cisco CCIE * Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) * ITIL v4 SECURITY CLEARANCE: * U.S. Citizenship required. * Active, current, and fully adjudicated Top Secret clearance required. ## Description The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership, program execution oversight, contract management, and customer engagement supporting large-scale United States Air Force enterprise infrastructure and network modernization initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for network engineering, cybersecurity, cloud integration, systems engineering, telecommunications, infrastructure modernization, and operational support activities across multiple Air Force installations. This individual will serve as the primary interface with Air Force leadership, Contracting Officers, CORs, mission partners, and stakeholder organizations while ensuring successful delivery of technical, schedule, cost, and quality objectives., * Direct and manage all contract activities supporting USAF network modernization initiatives. * Provide strategic planning, execution oversight, staffing management, performance monitoring, and risk management. * Ensure cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives are successfully achieved. * Lead geographically dispersed teams supporting multiple USAF installations. * Oversee modernization initiatives involving LAN/WAN infrastructure, campus-area networks, and enterprise communications environments. * Manage fiber backbone modernization initiatives. * Support Software Defined Networking (SDN) modernization efforts. * Oversee wireless infrastructure modernization programs. * Manage modernization of voice and unified communications systems. * Support secure cloud connectivity initiatives and integration efforts. * Oversee data center and edge computing modernization activities. * Build and maintain trusted relationships with USAF Program Offices, Communications Squadrons, Air Mobility Command leadership, Air Force Network Operations organizations, Contracting Officers, and CORs. * Lead executive-level briefings, status updates, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs). * Ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements. * Support implementation and compliance activities associated with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, DISA STIGs, DoD 8140 requirements, Zero Trust initiatives, and CMMC requirements as applicable. * Manage program budgets ranging from approximately $25M to $100M+ annually. * Track funding, staffing forecasts, subcontractor performance, and earned value management metrics. * Ensure compliance with contract requirements, service level agreements, and program deliverables. * Establish and maintain Integrated Master Schedules. * Develop and maintain program risk registers. * Develop and maintain Quality Management Plans. * Develop and maintain Continuous Service Improvement Plans. * Lead mitigation efforts related to technical, operational, financial, staffing, and schedule risks. * Provide leadership and direction to program personnel, subcontractors, and technical teams., * Federal IT program management. * Enterprise network modernization programs. * Infrastructure modernization initiatives. * Large-scale IT service delivery. * Strategic planning and program execution. * Executive-level customer engagement. * Cost, schedule, and performance management. * Risk management and mitigation. * Staffing and workforce planning. * Contract management and compliance. * Program financial oversight. * Network modernization environments. * Cybersecurity compliance and governance. * Multi-site and geographically dispersed program management. * Technical leadership and stakeholder management. Additional Technical Experience Preferred: * United States Air Force communications environments. * Air Force cyber operations environments. * Air Force network operations organizations. * Air Mobility Command (AMC) environments. * Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) initiatives. * AFNet environments. * DISA transport services. * eMASS. * DoD cloud programs. * Enterprise infrastructure transformation initiatives. Additional Experience Includes: * Leading geographically distributed teams. * Executive briefings and customer relationship management. * Program Management Reviews (PMRs). * Service delivery management. * Earned value management. * Infrastructure resiliency and modernization planning. * Continuous process improvement initiatives. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)