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

Work 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.

Job Overview

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.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

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.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education

High School Diploma/ GED.

Desire Qualifications

• 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, NetScout, 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.
  
  

Required Work Experience

• 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.
  
  

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• 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 business needs.
• Commitment to staying informed about the latest IT trends and best practices, with a willingness to pursue relevant professional development opportunities.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Sedentary.
• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a government lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate, the person in this position will be required to work extended hours, outside normal business hours, which includes but may not be limited to holidays and weekends, as necessary.
• To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate, the person in this position will be required to be on call, or report on-site on a rotation, within 24 hours.
  
  

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
  
  

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

Benefits At-a-glance

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW .

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov .
• To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here .
  
  

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.