Network Operations Lead - Secret
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Insight Global is hiring a Network Operations Lead - Secret. Insight Global is seeking a Network Operations Lead to support a large-scale Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) program across Department of the Air Force (DAF) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) installations. This individual will serve as a key Subject Matter Expert (SME), acting as the operational bridge between program leadership, military stakeholders, and commercial vendors. This role is critical to ensuring a seamless transition from legacy military-managed networks to modern, vendor-supported infrastructure, including Zero Trust Architecture and enterprise NOC operations, while maintaining mission continuity.
Key focus areas include Act as the primary operational SME supporting the Program Manager on network modernization efforts across assigned bases, Serve as the main escalation point for base-level network issues (wired/wireless) between Communications Squadrons, MAJCOM/FLDCOM leadership, and vendors, and Oversee and support the integration of vendor operations with legacy CS/NCC/CFP environments, ensuring minimal disruption to mission-critical services.
Successful candidates bring Active Secret Clearance, TS Eligible, and Local To Colorado Springs, CO Or Hickam AFB, HI. Important skills include Zero Trust Architecture, Enterprise NOC Operations, Network Modernization, SLA Tracking, Performance Monitoring, and Reporting.
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Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Network Operations Lead to support a large-scale Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) program across Department of the Air Force (DAF) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) installations. This individual will serve as a key Subject Matter Expert (SME), acting as the operational bridge between program leadership, military stakeholders, and commercial vendors.
This role is critical to ensuring a seamless transition from legacy military-managed networks to modern, vendor-supported infrastructure, including Zero Trust Architecture and enterprise NOC operations, while maintaining mission continuity.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Act as the primary operational SME supporting the Program Manager on network modernization efforts across assigned bases
Serve as the main escalation point for base-level network issues (wired/wireless) between Communications Squadrons, MAJCOM/FLDCOM leadership, and vendors
Oversee and support the integration of vendor operations with legacy CS/NCC/CFP environments, ensuring minimal disruption to mission-critical services
Monitor and validate “as-is” to “to-be” transition activities, ensuring successful migration of infrastructure and systems
Lead SLA tracking, performance monitoring, and reporting, holding vendors accountable to contractual and operational standards
Coordinate with DISA, CDCC, contracting, and base stakeholders on circuit changes, boundary updates, and modernization tasks
Provide technical guidance on network infrastructure, system design, and implementation planning for installations
Translate technical requirements between military stakeholders and commercial vendors, ensuring alignment and execution
Support incident response, escalation, and operational troubleshooting across enterprise network environments
Ideal pay rate $45-55/hr
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
-Active Secret Clearance (TS eligible)
-Local to Colorado Springs, CO or Hickam AFB, HI
Bachelor's degree in a related field
-DoD 8570/8140 certification (Security+ required)
Experience supporting USSF/USAF communications, network, or infrastructure operations, preferably in the Colorado Springs space community
-Experience working with Space Force, Air Force, or PACAF leadership and operating within military base environments
-Proven leadership experience overseeing network operations, communications, or infrastructure teams
Strong understanding of enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, voice, video, and data systems)
-Experience coordinating between government, contractor, and vendor stakeholders during modernization or transformation efforts
-Ability to interpret PWS requirements, technical documentation, and contract deliverables
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to effectively represent contractor efforts with senior leadership -Hickam AFB, HI
-Colorado Springs, CO
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