Opportunity Overview
Northramp is seeking a Network Operations Lead — Zero Trust to join the team supporting the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Enterprise IT Operations Services Support (ITOPS) program. ITOPS is a five-year effort to operate and modernize DFC's enterprise IT environment, providing service management, network operations, IT asset management, and end-user support across DFC's mission.
You will lead the Network Operations workstream supporting DFC, owning operational reliability, performance, and security across DFC's enterprise network — and driving the agency's transition to a Zero Trust architecture. The role pairs senior NOC leadership with the architectural judgment to advance Zero Trust principles within a real operational environment.
This role is part of Northramp's integrated delivery model, where engineers and advisors work as one team to bring sound judgment, disciplined execution, and deep federal experience to mission-critical operations programs.
Location & Work Arrangement
Primary place of performance is DFC Headquarters at 1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC.. On-site presence at DFC HQ is expected on a regular cadence; periodic travel between DFC HQ and the DFC NYC site (100 Pearl St) may be required.
The Ideal Candidate
You have led network operations in a federal environment under real security pressure — and you understand Zero Trust. You can run a network incident bridge, design segmentation and identity-based access policies, and lead a team of engineers through the operational maturity needed to actually implement Zero Trust. You operate with low ego, high accountability.
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Requirements
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, when handling IT equipment such as servers, network hardware, and end-user devices. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Clearance
An active or current-eligible Secret clearance is required for this role. Selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Failure to maintain clearance eligibility may result in removal from the role.
About Northramp
Northramp is a federal consulting firm that helps agencies modernize and operate mission-critical systems with sound judgment, disciplined execution, and deep federal experience. We specialize in high-stakes digital transformation in highly regulated environments where failure is not an option. Our integrated delivery model brings engineers and advisors together as one team, combining technical depth with an operator's mindset to move organizations from strategy to execution with confidence.
We hold high standards because our clients' missions demand it, and we support our people in meeting them. Northramp is where you are challenged, trusted, and supported — a place for people who take pride in their work, value clarity and follow-through, and want to make a meaningful impact through technology.
Equal Opportunity
Northramp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Northramp participates in E-Verify.
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