Technology Manager

Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While applicants may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Department of Technology Services (DTS) is hiring an experienced Technology Manager to lead the Connect Arlington Fiber Team. Connect Arlington is Arlington County's publicly owned fiber-optic network, providing secure, high-speed connectivity for County government operations, public safety, Arlington Public Schools, traffic infrastructure, and other essential public services.

The Technology Manager is responsible for leading the operation, maintenance, expansion, and long-term planning of the Connect Arlington fiber network. The position supervises a multidisciplinary team of fiber engineering and field professionals and oversees fiber construction, infrastructure maintenance, service restoration, capital projects, contractor performance, budgeting, permitting, documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following:

• A collaborative and results-driven leader with experience managing fiber-optic, telecommunications, or other critical infrastructure programs;
• Possess strong technical and project management skills;
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, and experience managing budgets, contractors, and capital projects; and/or
• An effective communicator who can balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning while supporting the continued growth, resiliency, and reliability of the Connect Arlington fiber network.