Senior IT Network Engineer & Systems Architect (TS/SCI)

AGR, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty8Tech (a REDHAWK Company) seeks an IT Network & Engineering SME with 12+ years of IT/Engineering experience and 5+ years in IT Operations. DOD or DARPA experience preferred.

Responsibilities include SETA support for advanced networking R&D, architectural assessments across terrestrial, cloud, edge, and contested environments, and coordination with program managers, performers, and industry partners to ensure secure, resilient networks.

Qualifications

• DOD/DARPA project experience and clearable with high-level access.
• Strong systems engineering and network design skills.
• Experience with SETA and government contracting.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support for advanced networking R&D programs.
• Assess network architectures for performance, resiliency, interoperability, and cybersecurity risk.
• Facilitate design reviews and working group meetings with government managers and industry partners.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of DARPA networks and data centers to ensure availability and security.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, manage budgets and track progress on IT projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal policies and standards (NIST, DoD).

Job description

Twenty8Tech (a REDHAWK Company) seeks an IT Network & Engineering SME with 12+ years of IT/Engineering experience and 5+ years in IT Operations. DOD or DARPA experience preferred.

Responsibilities include SETA support for advanced networking R&D, architectural assessments across terrestrial, cloud, edge, and contested environments, and coordination with program managers, performers, and industry partners to ensure secure, resilient networks.