DARPA SETA: Senior IT Network & Systems Engineer

AGR LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty8Tech (a REDHAWK Company) seeks an IT Network Operations SME (SETA) in Arlington, VA to provide systems engineering and technical assistance for advanced networking research and development programs. Candidates should have 12+ years of IT/Engineering, 5+ years in IT Operations, and a Top-Secret clearance, with DOD or DARPA experience preferred.

You will oversee network architectures, security configurations, and day-to-day DARPA network operations, coordinating with PMs and industry

Qualifications

• 12+ years IT & Engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• 5+ years in IT Operations; DOD or DARPA experience preferred.
• Minimum Top-Secret clearance, eligible for SCI/SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) for advanced networking R&D programs.
• Translate mission objectives into measurable technical requirements, architectures, and test criteria.
• Assess network architectures for performance, resiliency, interoperability, and cybersecurity risk.
• Facilitate technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and working groups with stakeholders.
• Identify dependencies across communications, compute, data, cyber, and mission apps.
• Provide expertise in secure and robust network and cloud infrastructures (classified/unclassified).
• Support technologies such as switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networking.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and standards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of DARPA networks and data centers for availability and security.
• Monitor network performance and assist in troubleshooting; implement proactive measures.
• Manage security configurations and enforce network policies.
• Manage high-level ITD network projects; coordinate with stakeholders and budgets.
• Serve as IT Operations Lifecycle SME supporting ITD Government mission delivery.
• Review IT contract deliverables and ensure compliance with federal/DOD policies.
• Participate in CSSP and CORA external audits; assess security solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and other agencies to align architectures with goals.
• Serve as Product Manager for network operations and infrastructure projects.
• Support external DOD inspections and related oversight.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical assistance

Network operations

Cybersecurity

Vendor coordination

Communication & reporting

Stakeholder management

Test & evaluation planning

Job description

Twenty8Tech (a REDHAWK Company) seeks an IT Network Operations SME (SETA) in Arlington, VA to provide systems engineering and technical assistance for advanced networking research and development programs. Candidates should have 12+ years of IT/Engineering, 5+ years in IT Operations, and a Top-Secret clearance, with DOD or DARPA experience preferred.

You will oversee network architectures, security configurations, and day-to-day DARPA network operations, coordinating with PMs and industry