Network Operations Manager

Peraton is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Network Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team of network professionals supporting the U.S. Army Regional Cyber Center – Europe (RCC-E). This role is critical in driving operational readiness, ensuring compliance with DoD directives, and overseeing the daily execution of contract deliverables within the Network Management Branch.

Location: Wiesbaden, Germany

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight for a diverse team of 18 direct reports, including Firewall, Cisco ISE, Transport, and Network Configuration Management teams.

• Collaborate closely with the Program Manager to monitor contract performance, manage personnel resources, and drive project execution.

• Ensure 24x7 coverage of firewall operations and maintain cross-team coordination with other branch managers to support mission requirements.

• Approve timesheets, leave requests, and ensure compliance with training and certification requirements.

• Direct team efforts through inspections, audits, and assessments such as CCRI preparations and CSSP evaluations.

• Lead teams in the implementation of automation tools (e.g., Ansible) to optimize network configuration and management workflows.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote operational excellence within the branch.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing technical teams in a network operations environment.
• Certifications:
  • Must meet DoD 8140 requirements for DCWF Work Role 441 (Advanced).

  • CCNP (any specialization) or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) certification.

• Demonstrated experience with Cisco ISE, firewalls, and transport technologies.

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible).

• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• U.S. citizenship required. 
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Army or DoD IT operations in an overseas or classified environment.

• Familiarity with CCRI, RMF, and DISA STIGs.

• ITIL certification or similar service management framework knowledge.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.