Lab Manager III

solutions3llc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC seeks an experienced Lab Manager III to support onsite incident response for civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners. The role focuses on investigating breach severity, developing mitigation plans, and assisting with service restoration across diverse networks.

The position requires DoD 8140 IAT Level II or equivalent, 5+ years in network administration, and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network administration/engineering.
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI and DHS suitability.
• US Citizen per eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure solutions to support mission execution.
• Integrate new technologies and SOPs within lab environments.
• Assess networks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend security best practices.
• Provide VPN and VDI support for MacOS, iOS, and other platforms.
• Troubleshoot a broad range of network issues and ensure system security.
• Maintain network diagrams and documentation of procedures.
• Collaborate across locations to deploy and optimize network infrastructure.

Skills

Linux/Unix

MacOS

Networking

Routers & Switches

VPNs

Virtual Desktop Environments

Collaboration across locations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS/SE

7+ years network administration/engineering experience

Tools

Citrix

VMware

Palo Alto

Cisco switches

NetApp storage

Cisco Intersight

vCenter

Job description

Title: Lab Manager III

Description:

Solutions³ LLC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Solutions³ LLC is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Network Engineer that will perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Eligibility:

• Must be aUS Citizen
• Must have anactive Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Must be able to obtainDHS Suitabilityprior to starting employment
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network administration

Responsibilities Include:

• Leverage advanced analytical and technical skills to design and implement infrastructure solutions that enhance mission execution and support command decision-making.
• Support the integration of new technologies and equipment within lab environments, including development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
• Assess network topology and device configurations, identify critical security vulnerabilities, and recommend security best practices.
• Provide user support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) such as Citrix, as well as MacOS and iOS platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve a broad range of technical issues, from basic to complex network problems
• Implement granular access controls, monitor system performance and accessibility, establish and maintain backup protocols, and ensure system security.
• Diagnose and resolve complex enterprise storage issues across local and wide area networks, including replication strategy support and remediation of storage-related incidents.
• Design, build, and maintain robust network environments by configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as updating network devices and performing IP address audits.
• Ensure optimal network performance by troubleshooting issues, enforcing system standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize infrastructure.
• Secure network systems through policy enforcement, access controls, and continuous monitoring.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with multiple operating systems, including Linux/Unix and MacOS
• Strong knowledge and experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
• Experience and knowledge of networking and network administration
• Skilled in working with virtual desktop environments (Citrix, VMware)
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco switches
• Experience with converged infrastructure solutions (e.g., FlexPod) and NetApp storage systems
• Proficiency with Cisco Intersight, vCenter, and virtualization automation/optimization
• Strong documentation skills for technical procedures and SOPs
• Capable of creating and maintaining network diagrams
• Demonstrated experience in network design, implementation, and performance tuning
• Project management capabilities and excellent time-management skills
• Expertise in hardening network devices and infrastructure for enhanced security

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II
• Network+
• CCNA

Required Education:

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree; or High School Diploma and 7+ years network administration, network engineering or systems administration experience.