IT Systems/Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert

OBXtek is currently staffing for a IT Systems/Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert, supporting the Army’s United Network Modernization (UNM) organization.

Below is a list of expectations the candidate must meet for this effort:

Major Duties and 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 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.

• Evaluating environments for migration, working in sandboxes, and architecting 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.

Travel: Some travel can be expected (both OCONUS and CONUS) 

Work Schedule: 100% In-Office at Fort Belvoir, VA

Active Secret Clearance

Experience:

• 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

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related field
• One of the following Certs, or Equivalent;
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Juniper Network Certified Associate (JNCIA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Juniper Certified Network Professional (JCNP) 

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement program and much more.

OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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