Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Guidehouse; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure and network engineering pre-construction efforts for HQ PMO in Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities include budget, schedule, procurement, risk, and client communications to ensure project success.

The role coordinates multi-disciplined teams, prepares scope of work, and drives change management and governance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree required
• 8 years of related IT Network Infrastructure design, support, and management experience

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure and network engineering projects for Huntsville North and South Campuses.
• Define project scope, budgets, schedules, and risk management; interface with clients.
• Lead project teams and conduct bid analyses and vendor selections.
• Maintain project governance, change management, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Client interfacing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Job Family

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

This position functions as a Project Manager (PM) for projects within Headquarters PMO. The purpose of this position is to manage and lead IT Infrastructure and Network Engineering pre-construction efforts in a multi-disciplined campus environment in Huntsville.

• Manages all facets of IT infrastructure and network engineering project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk assessment, reporting and closeout) for the Huntsville North and South Campuses.
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex IT documents affecting network infrastructure projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings, proposals, etc.
• Interfaces directly with clients to define IT project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.
• Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned
• Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
• Manages project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team).
• Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• EIGHT (8) years of related experience and/or training, IT Network Infrastructure design, support, and management.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• PMP (US and/or Canada) preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex business and IT documents.
• Skilled in handling sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports, manuals, and executive content.
• Strong presentation skills, effectively communicating complex topics to diverse audiences including executives and clients.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and drive action with senior stakeholders and teams.
• Advanced financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and complex financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and navigate multiple solutions in dynamic environment.
• Exceptional presentation skills, translating complex concepts for executive and client audience.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Advanced problem-solving skills in complex, fast-paced environments.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.