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<div>About NFF:
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Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services. Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).</div><div></div><div><br>
NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a &ldquo;Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner&rdquo; in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.</b></h2>
About this Position / Responsibilities:
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NFF, Inc. is seeking an Automation Infrastructure Engineer for one of our premier DC customers. The IA Engineer will work on a variety of large-scale complex projects within the Infrastructure Automation space and while managing a COTS platform.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements</b></div><div></div><p><br>
<b>COTS IT Infrastructure Automation Solutions Implementation:</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the implementation of Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) IT infrastructure automations solutions, ensuring they meet project requirements and deliver business value.</li><li>
Manage vendor coordination to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project goals.</li></ul><p><b>
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Management:</b></p><ul><li>
Building one-click,self-service infrastructure and data resource provisioning and decommissioning solutions and dashboards.</li><li>
Oversee all phases of the SDLC, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with a strong focus on automation and process optimization.</li><li>
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, resource allocations, and timelines, ensuring adherence to best practices and the Agile framework.</li></ul><p>
<b>Project Leadership:</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of hybrid cloud projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and on-time completion.</li><li>
Utilize Agile methodologies to manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure project success.</li></ul><p>
<b>Stakeholder Management:</b></p><ul><li>
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals, manage expectations, and ensure clear, consistent communication of progress, risks, and issues.</li><li>
Lead regular updates, sprint planning, and retrospectives to keep stakeholders informed and ensure their involvement throughout the project lifecycle.</li></ul><p><b>
Communication and Documentation:</b></p><ul><li>
Establish and implement effective communication plans, facilitating collaboration across global teams and ensuring stakeholders are well-informed.</li><li>
Document project activities, decisions, risks, and issues, ensuring accurate and timely updates are available for project teams and stakeholders.</li></ul><p>
<b>Risk and Issue Management:</b></p><ul><li>
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, employing proactive strategies to mitigate potential impacts.</li><li>
Resolve technical challenges by leveraging automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, reducing manual effort, and enhancing operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><b>
Technical Team Collaboration and Leadership:</b></p><ul><li>
Lead a team, including engineering, quality assurance, and infrastructure, providing clear guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>
Foster a collaborative environment, to encourage innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness.</li></ul><p><b>
Compliance and Standards Adherence:</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure all projects comply with established governance frameworks, including Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 3 standards, and adhere to industry best practices.</li><li>
Drive compliance efforts, including managing critical projects with regulatory bodies, to safeguard against potential business risks.</li></ul><p>
<b>Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:</b></p><ul><li>
Implement process optimization strategies, such as enhancing workflows and automating processes, to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.</li><li>
Stay current with industry trends and advancements, integrating relevant innovations into project practices to continuously improve project outcomes.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
<div><b>Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Managing the full system development lifecycle from inception through deployment and the support of maintenance activities experience (Ten (10) years).</li><li>
Project Manager leading large project initiatives experience (Eight (8) years).</li><li>
Agile /Hybrid methodology experience (Eight (8) years).</li><li>
Ability to work independently.</li><li>
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification</li><li>
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification</li></ul><div><b>
Education</b></div><ul><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in science, Technology or Mathematics or Equivalent experience and certifications such as Project Management</li></ul><div><b>
Certifications</b></div><ul><li>
Certified Professional Scrum Master in the field of IT</li></ul>
NFF Disclosures:
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NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:</div><ul><li>
Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account</li><li>
STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&amp;D</li><li>
Comprehensive 401k plan</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li></ul><div><b>
NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Important Notice: All NFF Inc communications come from @nffinc.com. Emails from other domains claiming to be NFF are likely scams. Be cautious, verify senders, and report suspicious messages immediately.</div></div>

Infrastructure Automation Engineer

<div>About NFF:
<div>
Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services. Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).</div><div></div><div><br>
NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a &ldquo;Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner&rdquo; in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.</b></h2>
About this Position / Responsibilities:
<div>
NFF, Inc. is seeking a Network Security Engineer for one of our premier DC customers. This individual will performan a variety of high level security functions with regards to disaster recovery and maintaining the security of a large scale IT infrastructure.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements</b></div><ul><li>
Support the IT Service Catalog and automation by being second tier support Strategy and Planning
</li><li>Perform security assessments, identify gaps in existing security architecture, and recommend changes or improvements.</li><li>
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Security Architecture &amp; Engineering</li><li>
Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats.
</li><li>Create solutions that align enterprise security architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. SABSA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002) with overall business and security strategy.
</li><li>Participate in risk assessments for new technologies and projects.
</li><li>Employ secure configuration management processes.
</li><li>Assist in developing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Identify and prioritize system functions required to promote continuity and availability of critical business processes such that in the circumstance of system failure critical business functions are restored or recovered promptly.
</li><li>Document security requirements and controls for protecting information, systems, and technology assets.
</li><li>Define and document how the implementation of a new technology impacts the security posture of the current environment.
</li><li>Document and update as necessary all definition and architecture activities.
</li><li>Provide input on security requirements to be included in request for proposals (RFPs), statements of work (SOWs), and other procurement documents.
</li><li>Communicate current and emerging security threats to project team members.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
<div><b>Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Experience in identifying gaps in existing architectures.
</li><li>Experience in designing security architectures to mitigate threats.
</li><li>Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS) and network security ethodologies.
</li><li>Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g. public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML).
</li><li>Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
</li><li>Knowledge of remote access technology concepts.
</li><li>Knowledge of application firewall concepts and functions (e.g. single point of authentication enforcement, data anonymization, DLP scanning, SSL security).
</li><li>Work experience in cybersecurity designs for systems, networks, and multi-level security requirements or requirements for processing multiple classification levels of data.
</li><li>Knowledge of risk management processes and experience in conducting risk assessments.</li><li>
Familiarity with the application of privacy principles to organizational requirements.
</li><li>Knowledge of identity and access management methods.
</li><li>Experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.</li><li>
Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery operation plans.
</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills capable of managing projects that drive business objectives.
</li><li>Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
</li><li>Ability to work in team environments and to negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
</li><li>Ability to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks.
</li><li>Innovative thinker who is self-directed and resourceful</li></ul><div><b>
Education</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in information technology or computer Science.</li><li>
The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years)
</li></ul><div><b>Certifications</b></div><ul><li>
Required - CISSP, CISA, CISM, or other relevant security related designation(s)</li><li>
Nice to have - CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, or SABSA</li></ul>
NFF Disclosures:
<div>
NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:</div><ul><li>
Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account</li><li>
STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&amp;D</li><li>
Comprehensive 401k plan</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li></ul><div><b>
NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Important Notice: All NFF Inc communications come from @nffinc.com. Emails from other domains claiming to be NFF are likely scams. Be cautious, verify senders, and report suspicious messages immediately.</div></div>

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