Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Chantilly VA

Janus Soft Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A technology company is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Chantilly VA to lead the architecture of their mission-critical datacenter. You will optimize and ensure the reliability of server clusters and networks. The role requires extensive hands-on experience in datacenter operations, Cisco management, and a valid TS/SCI clearance. Join a team dedicated to maintaining secure and accessible intelligence community data while planning for future scalability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Extensive experience in high-availability datacenter operations.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco switches and firewalls.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operation and reliability of server clusters and networks.
• Manage optimization and resource capacity in datacenter.
• Ensure data accessibility and performance.

Connaissances

Cisco switches and firewalls

Datacenter operations

Enterprise-grade storage systems

Copper and fiber cabling standards

Troubleshooting complex hardware failures

Outils

HPE servers

Dell servers

Visio

DrawIO

Description du poste

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Chantilly VA

Job Description

Janus Soft is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join the "Silverstone" team, where you will serve as a lead architect and steward of our mission‑critical datacenter environment. This isn't just a maintenance role; it is a high‑stakes position requiring a blend of strategic planning and tactical, hands‑on expertise.

You will be responsible for the pulse of our infrastructure—overseeing the operation, optimization, and reliability of complex server clusters, high‑speed networks, and advanced storage arrays. From configuring Cisco firewalls to managing the thermal dynamics of a high‑density server room, your work ensures that the Intelligence Community’s most vital data remains secure, accessible, and performant. If you have the “engineering intuition” to troubleshoot complex hardware failures and the foresight to plan for future scalability, we want to talk to you.

Mandatory Skills

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Datacenter Mastery: Extensive experience in high‑availability datacenter operations, including power and cooling capacity management and resource optimization.
• Network & Security: Hands‑on experience configuring and managing Cisco switches and firewalls.
• Enterprise Hardware: Proven track record with HPE and Dell server environments.
• Storage Solutions: Expertise in managing enterprise‑grade storage systems, including PureStorage, Dell, and HPE Network Attached Storage (NAS).
• Physical Infrastructure: Proficiency in copper and fiber cabling standards and hands‑on hardware configuration.

Desired Skills

• Architectural Documentation: Advanced skills in Visio or DrawIO for creating detailed rack elevations, physical connection maps, and logical network diagrams.
• Thermal Management: Ability to estimate power draws and optimize cooling strategies for maximum hardware longevity.
• Strategic Planning: Experience in capacity planning to ensure infrastructure remains robust and scalable for future mission requirements.
• Efficiency: A proactive approach to troubleshooting and a meticulous eye for detail in documenting infrastructure changes.