IT Infrastructure Management Technical Lead

Data Intelligence, LLC; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in Chantilly, VA seeks an IT Infrastructure Management Technical Lead to oversee enterprise infrastructure systems and provide strategic direction for complex operations. The ideal candidate has a Top Secret clearance, extensive technical experience, and a strong background in systems management. This full-time role offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 13+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong expertise in disaster recovery and backup strategy planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of enterprise infrastructure systems.
• Lead design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure.
• Ensure 24/7 monitoring and incident management.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix)

Disaster recovery planning

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

AWS Solutions Architect certification

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

IT Infrastructure Management Technical Lead

Overview

Data Intelligence, LLC (DI) is seeking a full-time IT Infrastructure Management Technical Lead in Chantilly, VA to support a top-tier federal client engaged in national security and counterterrorism operations. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on technical leadership and strategic direction for complex infrastructure operations supporting multi-enclave networks (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret).

Location

This is an on-site position. Chantilly, VA is the primary place of service; however working in alternate locations within the Washington DC metropolitan area or other locations throughout the United States may be required.

Contingency

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of enterprise infrastructure systems, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud platforms.
• Lead design and implementation of secure, scalable IT infrastructure across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Provide systems, network, and software engineering support including monitoring, compliance, and incident response.
• Serve as the senior technical authority on infrastructure decisions, providing guidance to engineers and aligning with IT strategy.
• Ensure 24/7 monitoring and incident management to optimize performance and resolve outages quickly.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity plans.
• Enforce infrastructure security standards in coordination with cybersecurity and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Mentor junior engineers, review code/architecture, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure reliable, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting on infrastructure health, capacity, and availability.

Required Skills and Experience

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 13+ years of relevant technical experience or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Windows Server and/or Linux administration
  • Networking protocols and configuration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs)
  • Storage systems (SAN, NAS, cloud)
  • Monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Datadog, SolarWinds)
  • Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management
  • Proven experience in disaster recovery and backup strategy planning
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team mentorship in technical environments.
• Willingness to support flexible or extended hours and travel as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, GCP Associate)
• Networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+)
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitOps)
• Familiarity with IAM, SSO, and MFA solutions

About Data Intelligence

Data Intelligence, LLC (DI) is an established small business that has supported the critical missions of our government clients since 2005. We provide full life cycle system development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and supporting analytical and logistics support to C4ISR and other complex systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, a team-oriented environment, and opportunities for advancement. Our excellent employee retention record reflects our employee focus. We work with Veteran’s organizations to proactively hire those who have served our country. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, PTO and 11 paid holidays.

EEO Statement

Data Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.