Network Services Deputy Program Manager
Company: GovCIO
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
GovCIO is a team of transformers-people who are passionate about
transforming government I.T. We believe in making a difference by
developing digital strategies and delivering the technology-related
innovation that improves governmental operations each day.
But we can't do it alone. We welcome and nurture an inclusive and
diversified work culture. Because different backgrounds,
experiences, abilities, and perspectives make us better
decision-makers, problem solvers, and creators. We're changing the
face of I.T. - from our diverse staff to the end-products we
develop. And we're excited to expand our team. Are you ready to be
a transformer?ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a Network Services
Deputy Program Manager to support the delivery of a large network
services engineering team who will provide 24x7 mission-critical
network operations services to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) in support of more than 45,000 users. As a member of our
team, you will help to ensure the reliability and security of this
FIPS security categorized "High" network.In this role, you will
directly support the Program Manager along with technical project
managers. Additionally, you will be supported by Section Managers
responsible for the three program technical sections:
- Operations Section responsible is responsible for enterprise
network services, facilities network, wireless services, data
center network services, colocation network services, and change
management services)
- Architecture Section responsible for enterprise network
architecture and design
- Security Section responsible for enterprise network
security.The Deputy Program Manager will support the Program
Manager to:
- Manage all aspects of Network Services Program delivery
including scope, schedule, financials, risk, staffing, quality,
change, and reporting
- Develop and execute a Program Management Plan
- Provide leadership and strategic direction oversight to the
Network Services Operations, Architecture, and Security
Sections
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across the
Sections
- Communicate with NIH leadership
- Ensure successful team delivery of high-quality data center
network service in compliance with project SLAs
- Maintain the high-level program schedule and ensure the
completeness of detailed task area schedules developed by
subordinate project managers
- Lead risk identification and mitigation planning sessions, and
manage risk remediation efforts
- Plan and manage resource and ODC budget plans
- Maintain information currency and accuracy within a highly
visible program dashboard
- Collaborate with the Quality Manager and task area leads to
collect and analyze performance metrics, resolve performance
issues, and design continuous improvement plans
- Maintain a motivated and high-performing team
- Maintain a forward-looking staffing plan and rapidly fill
vacant positions
- Develop program-level training plans
- Deliver accurate program reports that include scope, status,
risk, and budget information
- Attend status review, service area, change advisory, and
audit-related meetings as required
- Deploy ITIL and IT Service Management best practices across the
programRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's with 8-12 years (or commensurate experience)
- At minimum 5 years of experience in a Program Manager, Deputy
Program Manager, or Senior Project Management role responsible for
delivering mission-critical network services
- Extensive knowledge in the field of network services including
operations, architecture, and security
- Current ITIL Certification
- Current PMI PMP Certification
- Practical application of current/emergent technologies, agile
IT, ITIL, and continuous improvement practices and techniques
- Detailed skills and experience delivering network services,
including all aspects of operations, maintenance, and change
management
- Knowledge and expertise applying data-driven practices and
tools to deliver, manage and optimize service level and performance
arrangements for customer relationship management, performance
management, and IT network services domains
- Outstanding written and oral communications skills, and the
demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical
audiences.
- Must be able to gain a government Public Trust clearanceDesired
Qualifications
- Experience with and knowledge of the NIH operational
environment and network infrastructure
- Possess current basic network certifications
- Possess a PMI PgMP Certification
- Experience leading a team of project and quality managers
- Knowledge of technical tools such as Science Logic One,
RedSeal, LiveNX, AlgoSec, NetLine Dancer, Graphana, StealthWatch,
ZEN (Government-Off-The-Shelf), PerSonar, Cisco ISE, Cisco APIC/ACI
Cluster Management, Cisco AnyConnect, Cisco DNA, SecureCRT,
Infoblox, TACACS, Riverbed, Gigamon, VMWare VSphere, Struxerware,
xMatters, NetScout Air Magnet, Cisco Sourcefire, Palo Alto
Wildfire, F5 Big IP, RedHat, Radware DDOS, Tenable, Active
Directory, and Splunk#cjpost
Keywords: GovCIO, Rockville , Network Services Deputy Program Manager, Executive , Rockville, Maryland
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