IT Network Operations SETA

AGR, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AGR, LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced IT Operations leader for a high-security contractor role supporting DARPA networks and data centers. Requires 12 years IT experience with 5+ years in IT Operations, Top-Secret clearance, and eligibility for SCI/SAP.

You will design, implement, and maintain secure network and cloud infrastructures, oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 and other DoD policies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience with increasing responsibility, including 5+ years in IT Operations.
• Minimum Top-Secret clearance, eligible for SCI and SAP.
• DOD or DARPA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and robust network and cloud infrastructures (classified and unclassified).
• Oversee day-to-day operations of DARPA networks and data centers to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent outages.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and track progress.
• Serve as a primary IT Operations Lifecycle SME supporting the ITD Government mission delivery.
• Review and assess IT contract deliverables for compliance.

Skills

IT operations

Security clearance

DARPA/DOD experience

Stakeholder coordination

Budget management

Tools

NIST 800-53

CNSS 1253

DOD 8510.01

ICD 503

Job description

The Contractor must have demonstrated 12 years of IT experience with increasing responsibility with at least 5 years in IT Operations. DOD or DARPA experience preferred. Minimum Top-Secret clearance, eligible for access to SCI and SAP.

The Contractor responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• a. Provide expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and robust network and cloud infrastructures (classified and unclassified).
• b. Support a range of technologies such as switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networking.
• c. Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and standards.
• d. Oversee the day-to-day operations of DARPA’s networks and data centers, to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• e. Monitor network performance, oversee and assist in troubleshooting issues, and implementation of proactive measures to prevent outages.
• f. Monitor the management of network devices, the implementation of security configurations, and the enforcement of network policies.
• g. Manage the execution of high-level ITD network projects.
• h. Coordinate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and track progress.
• i. Serve as a primary IT Operations Lifecycle subject matter expert, supporting the ITD Government mission delivery.
• k. Review and provide assessments of IT contract deliverables.
• l. Ensure compliance with relevant federal and DOD policies and regulations (e.g., NIST 800-53, CNSS 1253, DOD 8510.01, and ICD 503).
• m. Participate in the preparations for CSSP and CORA external audits.
• n. Assess and recommend security solutions and configurations to mitigate risks.
• o. Coordinate with vendors to assess and recommend IT solutions and technologies.
• p. Manage vendor relationships and ensure services meet DARPA’s requirements.
• q. Facilitate communication and reoccurring meetings with the ITD government Chiefs and DARPA Technical/Support Offices.
• r. Serve as a primary liaison between the ITD government Chiefs and the IT Support Services Contract Program Management Team(s).
• s. Provide frequent and consistent communication and reporting to the government on contractor(s) performance and delivery. t. Evaluate Communications Tasking Orders (CTOs) and other externally generated mandates and their potential impact.
• u. Provide recommendations for policy updates and changes.
• v. Collaborate with Agency stakeholders, including IT staff, program managers, and security officials.
• w. Coordinate with other contractors and government agencies to ensure cybersecurity architectures and engineering solutions are integrated and aligned with Agency and DOD goals as well as federal mandates.
• x. Serve as a Product Manager for network operations and infrastructure project developing acceptance criteria defining desirable, viable, feasible, and sustainable solutions that meet customer needs.
• y. In addition to the duties listed above, the Contractor will also be required to support external DOD Inspections.