Network & Systems Integration Engineer

SGP Recruiting provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is an ISO-certified international Information Technology consulting and Engineering Services company focused on supporting public and private sector customers as they tackle their most daunting Information Technology and business challenges.

They are seeking a Network & Systems Integration Engineer to support an upcoming NATO ACT program in Norfolk, VA. This is a great opportunity to be part of an international company specializing in the provision of services in the area of information systems and technologies, outsourcing solutions, and application development services to government and non-government organizations.

Working Location: Norfolk, VA.

Security Clearance: NATO Secret

Language: High proficiency level in English language

DUTIES/ROLE:

· Provide networking and IT services support to NATO exercises and associated events organized by NATO bodies.

· Collaborate with software and system teams to design, configure, and deploy resilient on-prem networking solutions supporting innovation activities.

· Support administration and maintenance of virtualization environments (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, LXC/VPS hosting) and integration with containerized workloads (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

· Implement and maintain networking security measures, including configuration of firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and encryption technologies (e.g., TLS, PKI).

· Conduct system administration on Linux and Windows platforms to ensure services interoperate with networking infrastructure.

· Document networking and infrastructure solutions, including configuration baselines, administration guides, and step-by-step procedures in platforms such as Confluence.

· Collaborate with cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams, including software development and operational support staff.

· Perform additional tasks as directed by the COTR in support of NATO innovation requirements.

· As directed by the COTR, travel on official business in support of ACT both within and outside NATO's boundaries for up to 30 days per year. The contractor shall be responsible for completing a Contractor Travel Request Form and following the ACT Financial Manual Chapter 24 – Contractor Travel.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related discipline.

· Proven experience designing, configuring, and maintaining networking infrastructures (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, ACLs) in operational environments.

· Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift) to support networked solutions.

· Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools for deploying and managing network services (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).

· Proven experience with Linux and Windows system administration in hybrid or virtualized environments.

· Strong experience with virtualization solutions (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, LXC/VPS hosting) supporting infrastructure and services.

· Experience applying cryptographic elements, including key management (PKI), encryption algorithms (AES), and encryption in transit (TLS).

· Experience in documenting solutions, maintaining configuration guides, and producing administration documentation in collaborative platforms (e.g., Confluence).

· Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams, including software development and operational support teams.

· Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office tool suite and collaborative software.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• High proficiency level in English language (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, VA (Required)

Work Location: In person