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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Manager - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,500.0 - $172,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Service, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud, Computer Network Technologies, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Cisco - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fddda53c-9aec-4668-a054-f49e7487bd1b ## About the Role Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Enterprise Network, Network Design, Network Troubleshooting, 5 + years of related experience, Required Education: BA/BS or equivalent experience Required Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and operations, including people leadership or technical management experience overseeing network engineering teams in a managed services, government, or large enterprise environment Required Skills and Abilities: * Core Networking: Strong hands-on and architectural knowledge of Cisco routing and switching (including enterprise campus, data center, and WAN technologies); experience with modern routing protocols, switching fabrics, and network design best practices * Cloud Networking: Practical experience with cloud networking constructs across major providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) including VPCs/VNets, transit architectures, hybrid connectivity, and cloud-native networking services * Network Security: Working knowledge of next-generation firewalls and SASE platforms (Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, and/or GlobalProtect); familiarity with microsegmentation (Illumio and/or Gigamon/ExtraHop), policy analysis tools (AlgoSec or equivalent), and WAF technologies (F5 Distributed Cloud or equivalent) * Visibility & Monitoring: Experience with enterprise network monitoring and observability platforms such as SolarWinds, ScienceLogic, NetBrain, and/or comparable tools (e.g., ThousandEyes, ExtraHop, Gigamon visibility fabric); ability to drive effective use of these tools for performance, capacity, and fault management * Strong understanding of ITIL / ITSM practices, change management, and operational governance * Proven track record of evaluating and successfully introducing new networking, cloud, or observability technologies * Demonstrated experience leading technical teams through complex transitions, migrations, technology refreshes, or multi-domain network transformations in large enterprise or multi-tenant environments * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated experience delivering briefings and status to senior customer and internal leadership * Strong people leadership and coaching skills * Proven ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement * Forward-thinking mindset with genuine enthusiasm for evaluating and adopting new networking, cloud, security, and observability technologies Certification(s): * Must possess Cisco certification (CCNP / CCIE) -or- equivalent depth of experience in routing and switching * Must possess Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSE / PCSAE or higher) -or- equivalent deep platform experience Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret or higher clearance. ## Description * Leads and develops the general Network Engineering team responsible for enterprise routing and switching, cloud networking, network security services (including next-generation firewalls, SASE/SSE, microsegmentation, and related controls), network visibility, and monitoring/observability platforms. * Owns overall operational delivery, service health, and continuous improvement across the network domain; establishes priorities, allocates work, and ensures the team meets program milestones, SLAs, and customer expectations. * Provides strong people leadership: coaching, performance management, career development, hiring support, and retention of high-performing technical talent; fosters a culture of accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. * Champions a forward-thinking technology strategy; actively evaluates emerging networking, cloud, security, and observability technologies and drives adoption of solutions that improve reliability, security posture, automation, and operational efficiency. * Serves as a primary escalation point for complex technical and operational issues across routing/switching, cloud networking, network security, and monitoring domains; coordinates with senior engineers on architecture decisions, major incidents, and high-risk changes. * Partners with Program Management, security operations, cloud, infrastructure, and other Service Tower leads to ensure seamless cross-domain integration and end-to-end service delivery. * Manages stakeholder relationships with customers and partners; represents the Network Engineering team in operational reviews, architecture discussions, change control forums, and technology roadmap conversations. * Drives capacity planning, resource forecasting, and coordination of hardware, software, cloud, and tooling investments in support of network service delivery. * Ensures documentation, runbooks, knowledge transfer, monitoring coverage, and operational readiness standards are maintained across the team; supports audit and compliance activities as needed. * Promotes automation, infrastructure-as-code mindsets, and modern operational practices that reduce toil and improve consistency across traditional and cloud networking environments. ## 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) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [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) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)