Aviation Industry, Budget Management, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Emerging Technology, Government Organizations, Identify Issues, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
22 days ago
Network and Infrastructure Architect (SME)
Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL
IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.
Our Team:
We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:
Smart people with a passion for technology
Ability to solve challenging business problems
Self-directed professionals
Hunger to continually learn and grow
IPTA is looking for great talented people to support the work at the Army Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC). AvMC is the Army's focal point for providing research, development and engineering technology and services for aviation and missile platforms across the life cycle. AvMC's mission is to "deliver collaborative and innovative aviation and missile capabilities for responsive and cost-effective research, development, and life cycle engineering solutions" to equip the Warfighter with the best technology today and tomorrow.
Responsibilities:
Assess current and future customer technology needs for unclassified and classified environments and recommend technological upgrades and strategies to optimize operations
Lead, supervise and mentor IT engineers, including performance evaluations, training, and development
Lead IT projects from initiation to completion, including planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication
Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives and deliver high quality solutions to the customer
Experience putting together high-level technical work plans, schedules, and providing guidance to engineering teams in successful development and demonstration of the solution/product to the customer
Work collaboratively with the program manager to assist in planning program activities, manage resources, effectively manage program budgets, and identify/manage/mitigate program risks
Interface with customer technical representatives to build customer confidence and trust
Requirements:
Master's degree in computer science or related field
Great communication and organizational skills
Fifteen (15) years of prior experience in a similar role
DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
Active Security Clearance required
IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment related decisions.