Virtual Environment Lead

SOS International LLC; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi in Hawaii seeks a Virtual Environment Lead to oversee network design and lead a team of network engineers at Fort Shafter. The role focuses on delivering secure, reliable LAN/WAN and wireless services while guiding technical direction and project execution.

Required are a SECRET clearance, IAT-III, and DoD IA policy experience, with expertise in major VDI platforms. Occasional travel and on-site office duties apply.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance and IAT-III certification.
• 8+ years designing local, regional, WAN and network systems.
• 5+ years leading teams of network engineers.
• DoD IA policy knowledge and its impact on network design.
• Expertise with major VDI platforms (VMware Horizon, Citrix, or Azure Virtual Desktop).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers, ensuring their professional development and performance.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect data and systems from vulnerabilities and threats.
• Plan and manage network projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to procure network equipment and services.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure network operations comply with relevant regulations, standards, and policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for network performance enhancements and cost savings.

Skills

Team leadership

Network design

VDI platforms

Network security

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

IAT-III certification

Tools

CCNP

CCIE

Job description

Honolulu, HI, USA

Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Secret

Compensation: USD 149211 - USD 197553 - yearly

Company Description

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

Job Description

Overview

_Position contingent upon contract award_

SOSi is seeking a Virtual Environment Lead to join our team in Fort Shafter, Hawaii . The Virtual Environment Lead is responsible for overseeing the technical direction and ensuring the efficient functioning of an organization's network infrastructure. This role involves managing a team of network engineers, designing and implementing network solutions, and ensuring the stability and security of network systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers, ensuring their professional development and performance.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.

• Implement and manage network security measures to protect data and systems from vulnerabilities and threats.

• Plan and manage network projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and quality standards.

• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to procure network equipment and services.

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.

• Ensure network operations comply with relevant regulations, standards, and policies.

• Identify and implement opportunities for network performance enhancements and cost savings.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active in-scope SECRET clearance.

• Possess IAT-III level certification.

• Possess a computing environment commercial certification.

• Minimum 8 years experience designing local, regional, WAN and network systems and subsystems supporting voice, video, data, and imagery information.

• Minimum 5 years experience leading teams of network engineers.

• Minimum 5 years working with DoD IA policy and guidelines and applying the implications on network architecture design and configuration.

• Expertise in at least one major VDI platform (e.g., VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or Azure Virtual Desktop).

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Full-time position with some on-call responsibilities to address network emergencies.

• Work may require occasional travel to different company locations or data centers.

• Office environment with the possibility of remote work arrangements as per company policy.

• Target Salary Range: $149,211 to $197,553.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.