Network Engineer III (Network Technical Manager); Washington, D.

Network Engineer III (Network Technical Manager)

Washington, D.C. or Northern VA (with travel, if applicable)
Full-Time | Hybrid/Remote Eligible | Contingent Upon Contract Award

Join Synertex LLC and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're looking for a Network Engineer III with a strong background in IT enterprise operations, multi-cloud architecture, and infrastructure project execution to support critical federal government initiatives. If you're passionate about cybersecurity, operational excellence, and public service, and thrive in a mission-driven, high-impact technical environment-this opportunity is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily operations of enterprise-level IT systems including networks, servers, virtualized infrastructure, and databases
• Lead the integration and performance of the Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Design and manage operational procedures to ensure the reliability and scalability of IT services
• Direct complex IT infrastructure and cloud migration projects with cross-functional teams
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity best practices and disaster recovery protocols
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, government standards, and security frameworks
• Collaborate with FEMA stakeholders to align IT operations with strategic goals
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on continuous improvement initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT operations and infrastructure
• CISSP, CCNP or CCNA, and Professional Cloud Solutions Architect certifications
• Certification or proven experience in Multi-Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure)
• Experience leading NOC/SOC functions and ensuring operational excellence
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, enterprise networking, and ITIL-based service delivery
• Experience managing cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure at scale
• Proven ability to manage teams and complex technical projects
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills
• Must obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance prior to start

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience supporting FEMA or other DHS components
• Familiarity with federal IT compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)
• Experience with DevSecOps or cloud-native automation tools
• Background in IT infrastructure optimization, disaster recovery planning, and risk assessments

Join a mission-driven team advancing national emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Apply today and become part of Synertex's commitment to supporting FEMA's mission-critical operations through innovation, resilience, and service.