Network & Systems Integration Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.

We have a near-term need for a Network & Systems Integration Engineer to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA.

NATO ACT has adopted Agile DevSecOps principles, emphasizing rapid, iterative delivery cycles and user-driven development. Many capability development efforts are software-intensive, while others integrate hardware and software into larger systems and services. Modern continuous integration and delivery toolsets are applied to ensure transparency, traceability, and responsiveness, allowing solutions to be developed, fielded, and refined quickly while remaining aligned with operational requirements. The growing demand for digital solutions has led to an expanding backlog of projects requiring sustained contractor support. Contractors are embedded within ACT's cross-functional teams, working alongside staff in product-centric development efforts. These teams deliver Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) through rapid development cycles while simultaneously exploring emerging technologies that combine hardware and software integration. This dual-track approach ensures NATO can meet immediate operational needs while also experimenting withnovel solutions that strengthen long-term capabilities. To sustain and expand this capability, HQ SACT is seeking contractor support across multiple labor categories, including Solution Architects, DevSecOps Engineers, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX Designers, Security Professionals, Acquisition and Contracting Specialists, Product Managers, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, and Service Desk Operators. Contractors will be integrated into ACT teams under the guidance of the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), working within an Agile DevSecOps framework to deliver user-centric, operationally relevant solutions at speed. The Network and Systems Integration Engineer will have the specific following tasks: provide networking and IT services support to NATO exercises and associated events organized by NATO bodies. Collaborate with software and system teams to design, configure, and deploy resilient on-prem networking solutions supporting innovation activities. Support administration and maintenance of virtualization environments (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, LXC/VPS hosting) and integration with containerized workloads (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Implement and maintain networking security measures, including configuration of firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and encryption technologies (e.g., TLS, PKI). Conduct system administration on Linux and Windows platforms to ensure services interoperate with networking infrastructure. Document networking and infrastructure solutions, including configuration baselines, administration guides, and step-by-step procedures in platforms such as Confluence. Collaborate with cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams, including software development and operational support staff. Perform additional tasks as directed by the COTR in support of NATO innovation requirements. As directed by the COTR, travel on official business in support of ACT both within and outside NATO's boundaries for up to 30 days per year. The contractor shall be responsible for completing a Contractor Travel Request Form and following the ACT Financial Manual Chapter 24 - Contractor Travel.

Required:

• Citizenship of one of the NATO member countries.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience, including proven experience designing, configuring, and maintaining networking infrastructures (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, ACLs) in operational environments.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift) to support networked solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools for deploying and managing network services (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Proven experience with Linux and Windows system administration in hybrid or virtualized environments.
• Strong experience with virtualization solutions (e.g., Proxmox, VMware, LXC/VPS hosting) supporting infrastructure and services.
• Experience applying cryptographic elements, including key management (PKI), encryption algorithms (AES), and encryption in transit (TLS).
• Experience in documenting solutions, maintaining configuration guides, and producing administration documentation in collaborative platforms (e.g., Confluence).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams, including software development and operational support teams.
• Fluent in English (Written and Oral).
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office tool suite and collaborative software.
• NATO Secret-level security clearance, or active Secret security clearance issued by a national authority.