Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team in Dahlgren, VA. The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for the end‑to‑end lifecycle management (design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization) of our core VMware, Enterprise Storage (Net App/Vast), and Rubrik Backup environments. This position provides Operation & Maintenance (O&M) support for the NSWC Dahlgren Division’s corporate solutions on the Research Development Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) network.

Design, implement and maintain enterprise infrastructure solutions, focusing on VMware vSphere and Net App/Vast storage systems.

Manage, optimize, and maintain the Rubrik enterprise backup and disaster recovery solution.

Support department‑wide IT transition initiatives, ensuring seamless integration with Corporate Services.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and system design specifications.

Ensure compliance with security requirements as defined by the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) package.

Collaborate with the Help Desk and various Department Points of Contact to swiftly resolve complex customer infrastructure issues.

• Must have three to five (3‑5) years or more of relevant experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to produce system specifications, design requirements, test evaluation planning documents, and technical publications and reports.
• Must have an understanding of SAN fundamentals including virtual machine and LUN provisioning, snapshots, and zoning.
• Proven strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification is mandatory (e.g., CompTIA Security+ce).
• Experience with Splunk for logging and monitoring and scripting proficiency is a significant plus.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) networking and security accreditation requirements such as Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).

• Must be able to lift up to 10‑15 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

• Mid‑Senior Level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting