Engineering Manager-Lead- National Guard Bureau

Nationwide IT Services
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Jan 27, 2025
Job Title:Engineering Lead Location: Arlington, VA Security Clearance:Secret / Top Secret Job Type:Full-time Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking an Engineering lead to support a potential opportunity with the National Guard. Position Overview: The engineering lead will manage all technical design efforts for implementing or improving IT services and support for the Army National Guard (ARNG) National Guard Bureau (NGB) National Capital Region (NCR) Network Enterprise Center (NEC) IT Support Services contract. This role is critical in driving the development of optimized IT solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Experience with the National Guard and/or defense-related programs is strongly preferred. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead technical design and optimization efforts for the National Guard Bureau National Capital Region services and support. Design and implement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions that meet mission-critical requirements. Develop and execute strategies to improve IT systems' operational efficiency and reduce TCO. Ensure technical designs align with DoD standards and cybersecurity requirements, including compliance with IAT/IAM Level III certifications. Collaborate with program managers, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to integrate and improve IT service delivery. Provide technical oversight and expertise in the planning, development, and deployment of IT solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, ensuring alignment with the task order's requirements Requirements Include: Active Secret Clearance Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or IAM Level III. ITIL Foundation Level Certification. IAT Level III (CASP CE, CCNP, CISA, or CISSP (or associate) IAM Level III CISM, CISSP (or associate) or CCISO A minimum of five years of experience managing network services to include LAN and VTC experience. A bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Cybersecurity, Statistics, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Computation Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Security and Assurance, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Telecommunications. ITIL Foundation Level Certification. A minimum of five years of experience designing and optimizing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment like ARNG NGB NCR NEC. Competencies: A minimum of five years of experience engineering IT solutions that deliver operational efficiencies and TCO improvements in an environment similar to task order. A relevant educational degree in fields such as Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Experience supporting National Guard or defense-related programs. Hands-on work experience on at least one Service Management tool like BMC Remedy, BMC Remedy, ServiceNow, HPSM, or any other equivalent industry standard ITSM tool. Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and documentation skills. Good client-interfacing skills, Customer and service-focused approach. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Visio. About Nationwide IT Services NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.