Senior IT Manager #549

Develops and implements IT strategies aligned with organizational goals ensuring effective execution across specialized IT domains. Leads diverse IT teams fostering professional growth collaboration and excellence in specialized areas such as UX product development software development business partners quality assurance COTS development and vendor management. Champions the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to drive innovation and improve service delivery and product development. Builds and maintains strong relationships with business partners customers and vendors ensuring IT strategies and projects align with stakeholder needs and expectations. Oversees the operational aspects of the IT department ensuring efficient resource allocation process optimization and delivery of high-quality IT services and products. Manages budgeting financial forecasting and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contribute to the financial objectives of the organization. Other duties as assigned.

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  • BS degree in computer science electrical engineering telecommunications or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of networking technologies (TCP/IP DNSDHCP SNMP etc.).
  • Experience with Cisco DWDM Optical platform.
  • Experience with Cisco data networking technologies and products.
  • Good command of Cisco CLI.
  • Strong understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) implementation in a Cisco centric enterprise network.
  • Experience managing Cisco firewalls VPNs and network security tools.
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications architecture and components such as Cisco CUCM IM&P Expressways Session border controllers and other UC applications.
  • Strong knowledge of voice signaling media protocols and troubleshooting.
  • Cisco CCNP level knowledge or higher.
  • Solid understanding of routing protocols including EIGRP BGP and OSPF.
  • Experience with enterprise networking equipment and tools (e.g. F5 Infoblox NetScout Oracle).
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS Azure or Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge of network automation tools and scripting (Python Ansible)
  • Experience in a large or complex network environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

  Required Work Experience

  • At least eight years of experience in systems supportdevelopment or applications development withat least 4 years of experience in a leadership role withinan IT environment demonstrating proficiency inmanaging supervising and developing professional andtechnical teams.

  Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • As part of our hiring process we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
  • Strong leadership skills to guide and develop diverseIT teams fostering a culture of innovation andcontinuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills for effectivecollaboration across teams and with stakeholdersensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Fundamental understanding of project managementprinciples to oversee IT projects from conception tocompletion.
  • A solid technical foundation in IT principles with theability to oversee a variety of IT functions and adaptto new technologies.
  • Ability to contribute to and execute strategic ITplans that support the organizations goals andadapt to changing business needs.
  • Commitment to staying informed about the latest ITtrends and best practices with a willingness topursue relevant professional developmentopportunities.

  Working Conditions

  • Sedentary.
  • Since this position requires onsite presence insupport of the U.S. Senate when in session thisposition requires the employee to be available andprepared to work during government lapse in appropriations ininclement weather on holidays and during latenight overnight and weekend thecontext of government furloughs this position isconsidered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services ofthe U.S. Senate. As such this position requires theemployee be available and prepared to work during a government lapse in appropriations in inclement weather onholidays weekends and during late nights to ensureessential services to the Senate continue the context of governmentfurloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline formaintenance during the workday or while theSenate is in session. As such maintenance windowsmay only occur at night on weekends andoccasionally on holidays. Employees who performsystems upgrades maintenance wiring backupssupport our alternate data centers will haveschedules that include working nights weekendsand holidays.
  • To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate the person in this position will be required to work extendedhours outside normal business hours whichincludes but may not be limited to holidays andweekends as necessary.
  • To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate the person inthis position will be required to be on call or reporton-site on a rotation within 24 hours.
    
    

  Security Clearance

  • This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a SecretU.S. Government security clearance.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
  Education

  High School Diploma/ GED.

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.