Network Engineer SME

SMS DATA PRODUCTS GROUP, INC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS is seeking a Senior Technical Subject Matter Specialist to provide high level technical guidance and Tier 3 engineering support for AFNCR IT infrastructure and communications networks. The role offers 24/7 mission critical support and acts as a principal technical authority across multi-platform military environments.

The ideal candidate has a TS clearance, 10+ years of DoD IT experience, and deep virtualization knowledge with Nutanix VMware and related server environments.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 10+ years of progressive technical DoD IT infrastructure experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise technical leadership for AFNCR infrastructure and virtualization strategies.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex hardware, software, and network performance issues.
• Design, implement, and maintain virtualization environments (Nutanix, VMware) across NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
• Ensure DISA STIGs, NIST RMF compliance across configurations.
• Collaborate with program managers and government leadership to develop roadmaps and engineering docs.
• Oversee shift operations and mentor support teams.

Skills

Clearance

Network fundamentals

Communication

Cybersecurity concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Nutanix AHV

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

SMS is seeking a Senior Technical Subject Matter Specialist to provide high level technical expertise strategic guidance and Tier 3 engineering support for the Air Force National Capital Region AFNCR IT infrastructure and communications networks This role will provide 247365 mission critical support for the AFNCR IT Services network environment and serves as a principal technical authority bridging complex mission requirements with advanced enterprise IT solutions The ideal candidate will optimize network performance oversee systems integration enforce cybersecurity compliance and provide technical leadership across multi platform military environments Since 1976 SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies With the goal of building long term partnerships with our customers we invest in our employees by providing the training tools and support they need to keep critical missions operational improve performance and reduce risk SMS is headquartered in McLean Virginia with offices and on site operations at customer locations throughout the United States For additional information on SMS visit wwwsmscom

Job Responsibilities

• Enterprise Technical Leadership Serve as the primary technical advisor for AFNCR enterprise infrastructure guiding software hardware and network virtualization strategies
• Tier 3 Engineering Support Diagnose troubleshoot and resolve highly complex hardware software and network performance anomalies affecting critical mission capabilities
• Infrastructure Optimization Design implement and maintain advanced virtualization environments eg VMware Nutanix and server infrastructures across NIPRNet and SIPRNet
• Cybersecurity & Compliance Ensure all systems and network configurations adhere strictly to DISA STIGs NIST SP 800 171 and Risk Management Framework RMF requirements
• Strategic Modernization Collaborate with program managers engineers and government leadership to develop technology roadmaps capability assessments and engineering documentation
• Operations Supervision Provide technical oversight and mentorship to multi shift operations and production support teams executing network facilities management

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive technical experience supporting DoD IT infrastructure enterprise networks or cyberspace operations
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related STEM discipline equivalent military experience may be considered
• Technical Expertise Deep working knowledge of virtualization technologies Nutanix AOSAHV VMware WindowsLinux Server environments and core networking fundamentals VLANs firewalls micro segmentation
• Proven experience operating within the US Air Force Pentagon or Joint Base environments strongly preferred
• Communication Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical data into concise briefings technical manuals and white papers for senior military leaders

Required Certifications

• DoD 85708140 Baseline Must hold a current IAT Level II or III certification eg Security CE CISSP CASPCECCNA required

Desired Certifications

• CCNPNutanix NCPNCMVCP VMware Certified ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified Technology Specialist MCTSSMS

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran