Network Team Lead (25-150) E3 / COS-83

Job#: 2071033

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified by sending an updated resume to Jordan at .

**Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted

Position: Network Team Lead

Location: 100% on-site in Colorado Springs, CO

Estimated Duration: The client approximates that this project will be a long-term contract. However, there is no guarantee of employment for any length of time.


Pay Rate Range: $90-100/hr. (paid weekly)

Project Description: In this role the candidate will serve as a Network Team Lead. As a Network Team Lead, the candidate will coordinate planning, organization, and execution of engineering activities for development of assigned technical capabilities integrated into the C2BMC Network Enterprise. The candidate will work within an agile team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.

Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:

• Candidate will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and presenting KPIs and other metrics related to the Network Enterprise.
• May function in project leadership roles and represents the organization as prime customer contact on significant technical matters on contracts.
• This position is accountable for the overall engineering technical, cost and schedule performance of the capability.
• The candidate is expected to maintain clear and open communication with program and engineering management regarding status, Earned Value Management (EVM), staffing needs, program risks, and other relevant program and engineering metrics.
• The candidate will drive the use of best practices within the engineering team using Agile processes, tools and frameworks and will review capability artifacts and development practices for compliance with engineering principles, company and program standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Works with Development Engineers and Release Train Engineers to develop schedule, technical and cost performance of the capability
• Provide input to standard metrics packages to be used for program execution status, technical improvement, and management/customer status updates
• Management of risk mitigation activities, schedule planning, and managing change requests associated with the capabilities
• Preparation and presentation of internal and external communications, including but not limited to In Process Reviews (IPRs), Integrated Engineering Technical Reviews (IETRs), and bi-weekly status meetings for program management and customer representatives.
• Manage the lifecycle of negotiated and assigned ECP effort(s) added to the capability
• Coordinate and resolve multiple spiral and capability resource de-confliction across the Agile Release Train (ART)and with other program ARTs
• Lead ART planning activities to ensure priority and maturity is achieved
• Resolve schedule and technical issues
• Create and analyze what-if scenarios as needed
• Participation in ART-level Agile ceremonies, including daily stand ups, sprint planning, team backlog refinement, and retrospectives It is expected that this candidate will achieve long term goals as the responsible Capability Owner with limited oversight by program and engineering management.
• Maintain the Hive structure for the team and keep up to date on a daily basis

Requirements:

• An advanced degree and 7+ years experience or bachelors with 9+ years experience or equivalent.
• Must have an 8140 Compliant Certification such as: Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.
• Must have a Secret Clearance
• Must be able to travel to alternate work locations to execute job duties such as deployments.
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers as well as independently at times on large field projects.
• Proven project management experience as part of large DoD systems and capabilities under development
• Experience managing and reporting cost, schedule and technical development on a large program exhibiting the ability to coordinate planning, execution, integration and completion of projects within your area of assigned responsibility
• Experience in planning, conducting, and coordinating activities such as documentation development, technical exchange meetings with stakeholders, test events, and capability deployments
• Support program management of strategic technical projects, problem-solving, and ensure effective operation of the overall business rhythm
• Experience with Agile methodology or Agile Product Owner certification, Digital Transformation, and DevOps implementation
• Experience managing the design, development and implementation of complex systems
• Ability to analyze project, program and portfolio information needs, as well as determining the resources needed to achieve objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior C2BMC experience
• Prior Team Lead and/or Product Owner experience
• Developing KPIs and tracking other metrics and creating reports
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Strong Interpersonal, Presentation, Communication, and Facilitation Skills
• Learning Agility in picking up business processes specific to Business Process Management & Earned Value Management
• Ability to understand the long-term (""big picture"") and short-term perspectives of situations
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
• Customer focused - Proactively builds and aligns stakeholders, capabilities, and resources for getting things done quickly and achieving objectives
• Knowledge and experience with C2BMC NT/BC processes and procedures

*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Coverage
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Training and Development Programs
• 401k
• Referral Program

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.