Technical Lead – IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering

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Technical Lead – IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering

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KBR is seeking a cleared Technical Lead – IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering  to support and lead multiple Engineering tasks for our Joint Technical Data Integration (JTDI) program. As a Technical Lead – IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering  with KBR, you will participate in designing appropriate technical solutions for mission services using scalable technologies in a mission-critical environment. You should be able to explore existing systems for reuse and guide the team in designing new systems with appropriate technology, preferably scalable OnPrem or Cloud-based technologies. You will work with systems and network engineers, developers, IT security, operations, and other lead managers in designing, planning, and developing the solution and design requirements. You will create innovative strategies to ensure the smooth running of your product, prioritizing system improvements to address compliance and resiliency. You will need to be a player-coach, willing to dig in and get your hands dirty while being able to keep the big-picture team management in mind.  You will be managing all technical aspects of a team of network engineers and collaborative work with other support groups for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, configuration management, and quality control of the hosting infrastructure to ensure a stable/secure/highly available network computing environment in support of critical mission operations. The SE Technical Lead will ensure the maintenance, configuration, and installation of the systems and product deliverables are met in accordance with the operational and compliance requirements. You will set standards for system design and configurations and set baselines for our technology stack. We need a leader to guide how system and product development should be performed across the enterprise.  Coaching, mentoring, and staff development are high-priority priorities for this position. We need someone who can help a group of systems engineers be more efficient and effective. Remove the bottlenecks, get everyone on the same page, and turn them loose. You should be someone who wants to make the people around you better.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead cross-functional teams on various-sized projects to deliver IT services in a multi-customer and multi-vendor environment. Requires strong change management skills with the ability to ensure quality and customer satisfaction as a top need amid competing priorities. Responsible for providing overall direction and management to multiple work groups engaged in diverse IT infrastructure activities such as service build-out and configuration, system administration, hardware procurement, ground system network design, and operations.
• This position is responsible for the scope, resources, schedule, and performance of multiple projects in a very technical environment. Manage through a dedicated staff of system engineers, system administrators and network operations personnel. Directs the performance of operational tasks, oversees the financial and technical delivery of task objectives, and manages all client interactions.
• Works closely with other engineering disciplines to develop and complete projects to increase production quality, efficiency, or volume.
• Develops technical proposals to support new business development, including statements of work, task order documentation, staffing plans, and financial tracking.
• Owns the customer relationship, conducts briefings, provides status, and leads technical solutions and requirements sessions through daily customer interactions.
• Strong organization and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently.  Proven track record in driving results and self-initiation. Ability to work with technical staff and communicate technical content. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and the ability to present ideas and influence others.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with proven experience leading technical resources through the development lifecycle.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• BS degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related experience.
• Must have hands-on OnPrem & Cloud/AWS experience
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodology, techniques, and skills required to effectively manage scope, schedule, costs, communication, resources, quality, and risk. Must be able to manage multiple projects.
•  Additional equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.

Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen. Current/Active Top-Secret Clearance or active/current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret.

Certification: Must have CompTIA Security +, CISSP, or other IAT II certification or greater

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience and a mix of skillsets with on-prem and AWS Cloud technology, Linux and Windows platforms, Storage, Network, Backups Management, Automation, Security Compliance
• 5+ years of experience developing project execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• An adept leader, you're no stranger to navigating large-scale projects with finesse.
• Your expertise in resource management, strategic planning, and process improvement is surpassed only by your commitment to balancing stakeholder expectations with concrete business outcomes.
• Experience working in a process‐oriented environment in compliance with IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards, Ver3 or 4.
• Experience working in a 24x7 mission-critical hosting environment and services, where continuous availability of infrastructure is essential and of the highest priority.
• Strong understanding of cloud hosting environments and have earned an AWS Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud Essentials, or equivalent certification.

KEYS TO SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

• Must be a team player.
• Hardworking and take pride and accountability in your work.
• Technically strong with hands-on experience
• Ability to understand and communicate well with a passion to get the job done.
• Industry moves fast. Open-minded to embrace new technologies.
• Ready to tackle any kind of work to help drive things forward.
• Innovative in providing solutions (think outside-of-the-box)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.