Deputy Program Manager/Chief Infrastructure Engineer

Link Solutions is seeking a Chief Infrastructure Engineer/Deputy PM 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 Chief Infrastructure Engineer/Deputy PM will serve as the senior infrastructure engineering advisor to Program Management and Government leadership. This hands-on technical leadership role will oversee enterprise infrastructure, datacenter 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 and competencies, geographic location, educational background, certifications, and federal government contract labor categories.

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:

To expedite review, please submit copies of applicable degrees and certifications with your application. If not included at the time of application, our Recruiting Team will contact you to obtain them. Required documentation must be received and verified before an interview can be scheduled. Please monitor your email, including your spam/junk folder, for next steps
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

Salary : $135,000 - $175,000