PP - Infrastructure Team Technical Lead

About Us: Innovating to solve real-world problems

Applied Insight enhances the ability of federal government customers to preserve national security, deliver justice and serve the public with advanced technologies and quality analysis. We work closely with agencies and industry to overcome technical and cultural hurdles to innovation, empowering them with the latest end-to-end cloud infrastructure, big data and cyber capabilities. Our expertise in cross-domain and boundary solutions, network analytics, DevOps and low-to-high development is unique in our industry. We develop and deliver innovative products and applications that are deployed in highly sensitive customer environments and have broad applications for federal missions.

On joining the Applied Insight team, you’ll be working to solve real-world problems on missions that matter with people who share your passions and encourage your ambition. It’s vital to us that we hire committed people who are great at what they do. We return that commitment by empowering them with the autonomy, the support and the tools they need to fulfill their true potential.

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

• TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 7 years of experience. An Associate's degree plus 13 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 15 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• Relevant experience must be in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance and/or systems engineering. Additionally, must have experience in network or system administration.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Network administration experience such as router and switch management/configuration.
• Scripting, Open source technologies, Ansible, software-defined networks, VLANs, managed switches, virtualization, storage, preventative maintenance, modernization, and success in communications with leadership to accomplish team objectives.
• Network administration experience such as router and switch management/configuration, software defined networks.

What we are desiring from you (i.e. the nice-to-have qualifications):

• Familiarity with Docker, Ansible, MongoDB, and Elastic Search is preferred.
• Experience supporting hardware installation, supporting servers, desktops, network infrastructure.
• Experience setting up storage such as network-attached storage or remote storage.
• Experience implementing security best practices.
• Experience with software-defined networks, open source technologies.
• Experience with virtualized infrastructure.
• Familiarity with maintaining inventory of infrastructure hardware.

What we will provide in return: Excellent compensation and amazing benefits

• Multiple health insurance options which include a PPO plan with ZERO deductibles and an HSA plan.
• 401k Immediate Vesting. Company matches 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed.
• Fully paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules with the ability to bank extra hours for additional time off.
• Government shutdown protection where employees don't have to use leave for up to 3 days out of the year for inclement weather or budget issues.
• Employee centric culture and a belief that we should empower those who are good at what they do and then give them the tools they need to achieve success and grow their career.
• A commitment to learning and growth and easy ways to achieve both including a training budget, education assistance, mentorship programs and collaborative learning sessions.
• A collaborative environment that fosters communication and an open-door policy.

Applied Insight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.