Deputy Program Manager/Chief Infrastructure Engineer
Core
Principal infrastructure engineering advisor and hands-on technical leader for enterprise IT modernization, operations, and security at a federal research laboratory.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Infrastructure Engineer / Deputy Program Manager
Builds
Secure, scalable, resilient enterprise infrastructure environments supporting critical research and mission operations
Domain
Federal Government / Defense Research / Enterprise Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise server administration (Windows/Linux), Active Directory, Nutanix infrastructure, enterprise storage, networking (L2/L3), hybrid cloud, cybersecurity compliance, automation, capacity planning, disaster recovery, root-cause analysis, technical leadership, architecture reviews
Preferred skills
Senior technical leadership experience, classified network support, hybrid cloud architecture, advanced certifications (PMP, CISSP, CCSP, Nutanix, Microsoft, Azure, AWS, CCNP, ITIL)
Technologies
Nutanix AHV, VMware, Hyper-V, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, Windows Server, Linux, Firewalls, Load Balancers
Responsibilities
Serve as senior technical advisor to Program Management and Government leadership; Provide technical leadership across server, storage, networking, and identity services; Lead infrastructure architecture reviews and modernization efforts; Oversee enterprise services including virtualization and cloud technologies; Provide technical oversight for enterprise networking; Support infrastructure performance optimization and lifecycle management; Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives; Evaluate emerging technologies and develop technical roadmaps; Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements; Provide mentorship to engineering teams; Support workforce planning and program execution; Lead technical working groups and change management processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities