Chief Infrastructure Engineer

Apex Systems; Adelphi (MD); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA

Descripción de la vacante

Everforth Apex Systems in Adelphi, MD is seeking a senior technical advisor to guide enterprise infrastructure modernization across Windows, Linux, macOS, networking, storage, virtualization, and cloud environments. The role requires 12+ years of IT experience, DoD-aligned certifications, and strong leadership for strategic recommendations.

The position is onsite in Adelphi with travel to Aberdeen Proving Ground; you will develop roadmaps, business cases, and executive-level briefs to drive

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of progressive enterprise IT experience.
• Experience with technology assessments, architecture reviews, infrastructure analyses, and modernization planning.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, macOS environments.
• Experience with identity services, networking, storage, virtualization, cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms (Nutanix, VMware, Intune, MECM/SCCM, Jamf Pro, Apple Business Manager, Entra ID).
• Experience developing technical recommendations and executive briefings.
• Knowledge of automation and IaC best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the senior technical advisor on enterprise infrastructure modernization and technology strategy.
• Evaluate infrastructure and processes to identify improvements.
• Research emerging technologies and vendor solutions.
• Develop technical assessments, business cases, and cost-benefit analyses for leadership.
• Analyze technologies across Windows, Linux, macOS, identity services, networking, storage, virtualization, and cloud.
• Develop roadmaps and strategic recommendations aligned with mission and budgets.
• Assist teams in troubleshooting complex issues.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technology evaluations.
• Review proposed solutions for feasibility, scalability, security, and ops impact.
• Identify opportunities for automation, orchestration, and IaC.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives with RMF, ATO, Zero Trust, STIGs.
• Create white papers and executive presentations; present findings to leadership.
• Maintain awareness of emerging tech and best practices.

Conocimientos

IAT Level II certification

Windows

Linux

macOS

Active Directory

Identity & access management

Cloud technologies

Automation / IaC

Executive briefing

Architecture reviews

Educación

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Nutanix

VMware

Microsoft Intune

MECM/SCCM

Jamf Pro

Apple Business Manager

Microsoft Entra ID

Descripción del empleo

Job#: 3054577

Job Description

This position serves as the senior technical advisor for enterprise infrastructure modernization and technology strategy. The role involves evaluating existing technologies, researching emerging solutions, and developing recommendations to improve operational efficiency, automation, cybersecurity, resilience, and mission effectiveness. Working across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments, as well as networking, storage, virtualization, and cloud technologies, this role provides technical analysis, modernization strategies, and guidance to leadership and engineering teams.

Location

Adelphi, Maryland (Onsite) w/ travel to Aberdeen Proving Ground

Salary

$135k - $175k

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical advisor on enterprise infrastructure modernization, engineering, and technology strategy initiatives.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure, operational processes, and technology implementations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research and assess emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor solutions.
• Develop technical assessments, business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and technology recommendations for leadership.
• Analyze and evaluate technologies across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms; identity services; networking; storage; virtualization; endpoint management; and cloud environments.
• Develop modernization roadmaps and strategic recommendations aligned with mission, security, operational, and budget requirements.
• Assist infrastructure and engineering teams in troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Participate in architecture reviews, engineering assessments, and technology evaluation efforts.
• Review proposed technical solutions and provide recommendations regarding feasibility, scalability, security, and operational impact.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Support cybersecurity initiatives by evaluating technologies against RMF, Continuous ATO, Zero Trust, and STIG requirements.
• Develop technical white papers, decision briefs, and executive presentations for stakeholders.
• Present findings, recommendations, and modernization strategies to leadership.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or higher equivalent) in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Twelve (12+) years of progressive experience supporting, engineering, architecting, or modernizing enterprise IT environments.
• Experience conducting technology assessments, architecture reviews, infrastructure analyses, and modernization planning activities.
• Knowledge of enterprise Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
• Experience with Active Directory, identity and access management, networking, storage, virtualization, endpoint management, and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Nutanix, VMware, Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM, Jamf Pro, Apple Business Manager, Microsoft Entra ID, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience developing technical recommendations, business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and executive-level briefings.
• Knowledge of automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and assist in resolving complex infrastructure and technology challenges.
• Developed analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a role such as Chief Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Enterprise Architect, or similar senior technical position.
• Experience supporting Federal, research, laboratory, or scientific computing environments.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps, modernization strategies, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience presenting technical analyses and investment strategies to senior leadership.
• Experience evaluating cloud, automation, AI-enabled operations, observability, and next-generation infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, Nutanix, VMware, Intune, MECM/SCCM, Jamf Pro, or similar enterprise technologies.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, RHCE, Nutanix NCP, CCNP, VMware VCP, or ITIL.
• Experience with executive briefing, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits Overview

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• on-demand training program
• certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach
• full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.