Senior IT Systems/Network Engineer - Fort Belvoir, VA

OBXtek Inc.•Fort Belvoir, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

OBXtek is hiring a Senior IT Systems/Network Engineer to support the Army’s Unified Network Modernization (UNM) and Installation Network Modernization (INM) organizations. The role provides technical leadership for network infrastructure modernization, large-scale network integration, IT systems design, cloud solutions, and transformation projects. The position is 100% in-office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and may require CONUS and OCONUS travel. The engineer reviews designs and implementation plans, guides network surveys and deployments, assesses technologies and infrastructure, and works with Army customers, project teams, implementation teams, developers, designers, product owners, and partner organizations. The role also contributes to enterprise data management, project planning, technical documentation, system security and performance, and customer engagements. An active Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, at least 10 years of hands-on network engineering and IT systems design and integration experience, and at least 5 years working with virtualization and cloud environments are required. One of the listed networking certifications or an equivalent is also required.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance.
At least 10 years of hands-on experience with network engineering and IT systems design and integration.
At least 5 years of experience working with virtualization and cloud environments.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
One of the following certifications or equivalent: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Juniper Network Certified Associate (JNCIA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Juniper Certified Network Professional (JCNP).

Responsibilities

Provide technical reviews of engineering designs and implementation plans for network infrastructure modernization projects to ensure compliance with established network architecture.
Oversee LAN/MAN/WAN surveys, design, and implementation.
Provide technical leadership in integrating and testing complex, large-scale integrated networks.
Assist in developing emerging technical network architectures, standards, and specifications.
Analyze LAN/MAN/WAN hardware and recommend network equipment based on performance and specifications.
Evaluate current or emerging network technologies based on factors such as cost, maturity/readiness, compatibility, portability, and usability.
Provide technical direction for IT projects, including high availability and virtualization.
Collaborate with developers, designers, product owners, and partner organizations to develop prototype technical software and hardware solutions.
Consult with agencies and programs to determine optimal cloud solutions; evaluate environments for migration, work in sandboxes, and architect solutions tailored to Army needs.
Coordinate solution design and architecture with project teams to align with Army projects.
Provide technical guidance and implementation priorities to implementation teams.
Coordinate technical execution of transformation projects and deconflict project activities.
Design, develop, and implement an enterprise data management solution to enhance customer operations.
Lead customer engagements to determine requirements and provide technical updates to the Product Manager.
Assess infrastructure modernization and project costs, design concepts, and design changes.
Evaluate and document design specifications, installation instructions, and other infrastructure- or system-related information.
Verify the stability, interoperability, portability, security, and scalability of system architecture.
Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select suitable design solutions and ensure compatible infrastructure and system components, including COT integration.
Provide technical guidance or support for system development and troubleshooting.
Identify ICT infrastructure components needed to meet requirements and ensure secure systems; analyze integration and operation of complete ICT infrastructure components and systems.
Investigate component suitability for specified purposes and recommend component use.
Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.
Define and analyze ICT infrastructure objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact.
Establish standards addressing operational and quality requirements and design constraints; evaluate existing infrastructure effectiveness and recommend changes.
Research, test, or verify the proper function of patches and fixes.
Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.
Analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
Support the TMD lead as required.