Lab Manager III

Solutions3 LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC seeks a Lab Manager III to lead onsite incident response activities for civilian government clients. The role involves investigating breaches, developing mitigation plans, and restoring services in controlled lab environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network administration, active Secret clearance with TS/SCI potential, and hands-on experience with VPNs, VDI, and security hardening. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Security clearance: active Secret with ability to obtain TS/SCI, DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II.
• Minimum 5+ years in network administration and related roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure solutions to support mission execution.
• Develop SOPs and policies for lab environments and new tech.
• Assess network topology, identify vulnerabilities, and apply security best practices.
• Support VPNs, VDI (Citrix, VMware), MacOS and iOS platforms for users.
• Troubleshoot a broad range of network issues from simple to complex.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls; perform IP audits and updates.
• Ensure network performance, enforce standards, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Harden devices and infrastructure for enhanced security.

Skills

Linux/Unix

MacOS

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

VPNs

VMware

Citrix

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Engineering

7+ years network admin/engineering

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco switches

Cisco Intersight

vCenter

NetApp storage

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 a US Citizen
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior 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.

1. Ensure optimal network performance by troubleshooting issues, enforcing system standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize infrastructure.
2. 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.