Senior IT Systems/Network Engineer - Fort Belvoir, VA

OBXtek is seeking a Senior IT Systems/Network Engineer to support the Army’s United Network Modernization (UNM) organization at Fort Belvoir, VA. This is a 100% in-office role requiring an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical reviews of engineering design and implementation plans of network infrastructure modernization projects to ensure compliance with established network architecture.
• Oversee LAN/MAN/WAN survey, design, and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership in the integration and testing of complex large-scale integrated networks.
• Assist in the development of new emerging technical network architecture, standards, and specifications.
• Analyze and assess LAN/MAN/WAN network hardware and provide technical recommendations for performance and specifications of network equipment.
• Evaluate current or emerging network technologies considering factors such as cost, maturity/readiness, compatibility, or usability.
• Provide technical direction for IT projects, such as high-availability and virtualization.
• Lead efforts collaboratively with developers, designers, product owners, and partner organizations to rapidly develop prototype technical software and hardware solutions.
• Collaborate with various agencies and programs, serving as a solutions consultant to determine optimal cloud solutions.
• Evaluate environments for migration, work in sandboxes, and architect solutions tailored to the needs of the Army.
• Coordinate solution design and architecture with existing project teams to ensure alignment with Army projects.
• Work directly with implementation teams to provide technical guidance and implementation priorities.
• Coordinate technical execution of all transformation projects and deconflict.
• Design, develop, and implement an Enterprise data management solution to enhance customer operations.
• Direct customer engagements to determine requirements and provide technical updates to the Product Manager.
• Provide assessments of infrastructure modernization/project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
• Evaluate/document design specifications, installation instructions, and other infrastructure/system-related information.
• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure compatibility of infrastructure/system components (e.g., COTS integration).
• Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
• Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
• Identify information communications technology (ICT) infrastructure components required to meet requirements and ensure secured systems.
• Analyze the integration and operation of complete ICT infrastructure components and systems.
• Investigate system components suitability for specified purposes and make recommendations regarding component use.
• Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.
• Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of ICT infrastructure.
• Establish standards to ensure operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints are addressed.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure to determine effectiveness and suggest changes to meet requirements.
• Research, test, or verify proper functions of patches and fixes.
• Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.
• Analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
• Support TMD lead as required.
• Occasional travel (both OCONUS and CONUS).

Requirements

• 10 years (minimum) hands-on experience with network engineering and IT systems design and integration.
• 5 years (minimum) 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)
  • Juniper Certified Network Professional (JCNP)
• Active Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Matching 401K.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement program.