Senior IT Manager #549

Target Hiring Range: $155,000-$185,000

Department:
Chief Information Officer

Posting Date Range: 7/8/2026-7/22/2026

Pay Grade Range: $143516-$195704

Hours:

7:30am - 4:00pm

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Location Status:
Hybrid

Hybrid

Schedule:

6 days per month onsite. Specific scheduled days and times subject to the operational needs of the team as well as manager approval.

All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $155,000-$185,000

The United States Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking qualified candidates for a Network Engineering Manager position in the Network Engineering and Management branch.

The Network Engineering Manager leads a team of principal network engineers responsible for device configuration, maintenance and upgrades, and oversees network performance monitoring and troubleshooting issues.

The Network Engineering Manager leads the implementation of strategic initiatives to improve network performance, security and scalability, maintains vendor relationships, coordinates budget allocations, and facilitates adopting innovative technologies and best in class industry standards to sustain a cutting-edge network environment.

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.

High School Diploma/ GED.

• BS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS,DHCP, 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, Net Scout, 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.

• At least eight years of experience in systems support, development or applications development, with at least 4 years of experience in a leadership role within an IT environment, demonstrating proficiency in managing, supervising, and developing professional and technical teams.

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and develop diverse IT teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Fundamental understanding of project management principles to oversee IT projects from conception to completion.
• A solid technical foundation in IT principles, with the ability to oversee a variety of IT functions and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to contribute to and execute strategic IT plans that support the organization’s goals and adapt to changing