Chief Infrastructure Engineer

Link Solutions is seeking a Deputy Program Manager/Chief Infrastructure Engineer to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Information Technology Modernization and Support Services program in Adelphi, MD.

• Active Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• IAT Level II certification or higher per DoD 8570/8140 requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Non-Remote/On-site only (relocation assistance available)

The Deputy Program Manager/Chief Infrastructure Engineer will serve as the senior infrastructure engineering advisor to Program Management and Government leadership. This hands-on technical leadership role will oversee enterprise infrastructure, data center operations, server administration, Active Directory, Nutanix, storage, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud environments.

The ideal candidate is a senior infrastructure engineer with extensive experience designing, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise environments, along with experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineering teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical leadership for enterprise infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and modernization initiatives.
• Lead architecture, engineering, and modernization efforts across Windows/Linux servers, Nutanix, virtualization, storage, networking, identity, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Oversee Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, authentication, and enterprise infrastructure services.
• Provide technical oversight of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and network operations.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, performance optimization, capacity planning, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, Continuous ATO, STIGs, vulnerability management, and security-hardening requirements.
• Develop technical roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies aligned with mission requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to systems administrators, network engineers, infrastructure engineers, and technical support personnel.
• Communicate technical risks, recommendations, and priorities to Government and program leadership.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Salary: $135,000–$175,000
• Employment: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, On-Site
• Location: Adelphi, MD

Several factors influence the final salary or hourly rate, including but not limited to contract wage determinations, relevant work experience, role-specific skills, educational background, and certifications.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• IAT Level II certification or higher in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience supporting, engineering, administering, and leading enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
• Extensive experience with Windows and Linux server environments.
• Strong experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, identity management, and authentication.
• Experience with Nutanix AHV, VMware, Hyper-V, or similar virtualization/hyperconverged platforms.
• Experience with enterprise storage, backup/recovery, disaster recovery, business continuity, and datacenter operations.
• Experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with endpoint management, patching, monitoring, systems administration, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex enterprise infrastructure issues.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting environments with 1,000+ users.
• Experience as an Infrastructure Architect, Chief Infrastructure Engineer, Chief Systems Engineer, Technical Director, or similar senior technical role.
• Experience leading infrastructure engineering teams in DoD, Federal, research, or complex enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting classified/unclassified networks, research laboratories, or infrastructure modernization programs.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud and cybersecurity integration.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, PMP, CCSP, CCNP, Nutanix, Microsoft, Azure, AWS, or ITIL.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical leadership skills.

Additional Information:
Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person