IT Network & Engineering SME (SETA)
About The Position
Twenty8Tech (a REDHAWK Company) has an immediate opening for an IT Network & Engineering SME (SETA). The role provides systems engineering and technical assistance for advanced networking research and development programs, as well as subject-matter expertise and support for IT operations and lifecycle management. The position oversees DARPA network and data center operations, supports network and cloud infrastructure, and manages high-level network projects and vendor relationships. It also supports government mission delivery, contract oversight, compliance, audits, inspections, and coordination among government stakeholders, contractors, and industry partners. A minimum Top-Secret clearance and eligibility for access to SCI and SAP are required.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of IT and engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
- At least 5 years of experience in IT Operations.
- Minimum Top-Secret clearance.
- Eligibility for access to SCI and SAP.
Nice To Haves
- DOD or DARPA experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide SETA support for advanced networking research and development programs, translating mission objectives into measurable technical requirements, architectures, and test criteria.
- Assess network architectures across terrestrial, tactical, cloud, edge, and contested communications environments for performance, resiliency, interoperability, and cybersecurity risk.
- Facilitate technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and working groups among Government program managers, performers, and industry partners.
- Identify dependencies among communications, compute, data, cyber, and mission applications to reduce integration risk in distributed and multi-domain environments.
- Provide expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and robust classified and unclassified network and cloud infrastructures.
- Support switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networking technologies.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and standards.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of DARPA networks and data centers to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Monitor network performance, assist with troubleshooting, and implement proactive measures to prevent outages.
- Monitor network device management, security configurations, and enforcement of network policies.
- Manage execution of high-level ITD network projects, coordinate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and track progress.
- Serve as a primary IT Operations Lifecycle subject matter expert supporting ITD Government mission delivery.
- Monitor IT services against contractual Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
- Review and assess IT contract deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with relevant federal and DOD policies and regulations, including NIST 800-53, CNSS 1253, DOD 8510.01, and ICD 503.
- Participate in preparations for CSSP and CORA external audits and support external DOD inspections.
- Assess and recommend security solutions and configurations to mitigate risks.
- Coordinate with vendors to assess and recommend IT solutions and technologies; manage vendor relationships and ensure services meet DARPA requirements.
- Facilitate recurring communication and meetings with ITD government Chiefs and DARPA Technical/Support Offices.
- Serve as a primary liaison between ITD government Chiefs and IT Support Services Contract Program Management Teams.
- Provide frequent and consistent government communication and reporting on contractor performance and delivery.
- Evaluate Communications Tasking Orders (CTOs) and other externally generated mandates for potential impact.
- Recommend policy updates and changes.
- Collaborate with Agency stakeholders, including IT staff, program managers, and security officials.
- Coordinate with contractors and government agencies to ensure cybersecurity architectures and engineering solutions are integrated and aligned with Agency and DOD goals and federal mandates.
- Serve as Product Manager for network operations and infrastructure projects, developing acceptance criteria and defining desirable, viable, feasible, and sustainable solutions that meet customer needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
