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The MITRE Corporation Lead Network Engineer (Intelligence Center) in Chantilly, Virginia
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MITRE’s N934 Space Intelligence Systems Department integrates technology and domain expertise to deliver solutions across our sponsor organization that develops, deploys, and operates spaceborne capabilities. We help ensure overhead users get the right data at the right place and time to deliver the mission.
Job Description:
The Space Intelligence Systems Department is looking for a Network and Data Center Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) who wants to drive innovative solutions, thought leadership, and evidence-based recommendations so the Intelligence Community (IC) can deliver the benefits and services our Mission Partners depend on to make a positive impact in the world. The selected candidate will be responsible for the:
Development of program and technical Strategy and Execution for information technology system configuration and architecture, as well as familiarity with technical process, implementation and documentation support the Data Center Management Division as it conducts future forecasting analysis, modernizes the technical processes to conduct modern data center ops and long-term strategic planning.
Technical expertise and cross Directorate coordination and schedule of TEMS as Data Center Management Division implements strategic plans to transform data center ops and procedures.
Special emphasis on technical analysis of IT architecture requirements supporting data center fit out and the migration of mission and COMM systems from legacy data to new modern data center offerings.
Codification and documentation of the technical processes and implementation plans to support the stand up of data centers and the migration of systems into data centers.
Data analysis of architectures supporting systems operating in data centers
Development of technical engineering reports geared for both technical and non-technical audiences / decision makers.
Basic Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
Due to the lengthy clearance process, candidates without an existing TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph cannot be considered for this opening.
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 3 years and a PhD; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a technical equivalent.
Prior professional experience in the US Intelligence, Space, or Defense community.
This position has an onsite requirement of 5 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly qualified candidates would meet several of the following preferred qualifications, however, we do not expect any individual to meet all of them:
Advanced degree in one of the above listed disciplines.
Engineering degree with an emphasis on networking, physics, operations research, engineering management, or related STEM program.
Knowledge and experience with IP/MPLS networking as well as with fiber optical transport to include undersea cabling.
A working understanding of space systems and how they interact with ground systems
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
Work Location Type:
Onsite
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