As a Satcom Direct Government Director of Network System Engineering and Operations, you will join an exciting team and will provide connectivity between different technical disciplines in the product.  You will lead the integration of technical disciplines in product and systems engineering, ensuring alignment with the SDG business roadmap. This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on management of technical projects, with up to 65% dedicated to research and development! 

COME ON BOARD THE SD GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & FIELD SERVICE TEAM!

How Will You Make a Difference? 

Strategy & Planning: 

• Define vision and strategic direction for network infrastructure, platforms, and tools

• Drive architecture of operational and revenue-bearing systems to enhance customer value

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide information system strategies

Engineering & Operations: 

• Spearhead research, development, and deployment of operational systems

• Adapt commercial technology to solve business challenges

• Provide Tier-3 support for core infrastructure (data centers, networks, cloud services)

• Ensure consistent infrastructure standards and procedures

Team & Project Management: 

• Lead the Systems Engineering team, setting priorities and motivating staff

• Coordinate cross-team subject matter experts to design and implement complex systems

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure successful product enhancements and deployments

• Oversee projects to modernize SD Government networks, tracking milestones and mitigating risks

Qualifications 

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred) 

• 10+ years in IT/technology leadership roles, with 3+ years in infrastructure and operations 

• 7-10 years managing, developing, and coaching a team 

• Must have secret security clearance or must be eligible to obtain one

Required Skills, Experience, and Talents 

• Expertise in networks, satellites, information systems, security, and voice routing 

• Proficiency in IT infrastructure management, virtualization, Windows/Linux, networking, and security standards (DOD/NIST) 

• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure and platform management, including virtualization, server, storage, AD, DNS, networking, email, backup, Windows, Linux, DOD/NIST IT security guidelines, and endpoint security 

• Verse with a variety of scripting/programming languages/environments. 

• Designing and testing strategies and architecture 

• Experience working with third-party vendors in a managed services model 

• Strong leadership skills, having the ability to influence, inspire trust and build relationships with the team, senior leaders, and across the organization  

• Enthusiastic problem solver with advanced strategic thinking skills, and strong attention to detail 

• Self-motivated and proactively going beyond the call of duty 

• Exceptional verbal presentation and written communication skills