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).
NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” 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.
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 90012015 certifications.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure AD, VMware vSphere, and cloud-based technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our multi-site environment, including operating systems, core support systems, email, virus protection, mass storage, and co-location sites.
Responsibilities
- Migrate on-premise Active Directory environment to cloud Azure AD.
- Manage VPN, Citrix, and remote management tools.
- Support multiple web-enabled database applications and perform basic SQL maintenance.
- Demonstrate basic computer networking knowledge.
- Support all aspects of a multi-site environment for operating systems, core support systems, email, virus protection, mass storage, and co-location sites.
- Manage VMware vSphere environments, SAN and NAS environments, and enterprise backup solutions.
- Implement operating system hardening standards and assist with patching and vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based technologies.
- Implement and support Exchange Online.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of systems integration and IT industry best practices.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues.Write support documentation and procedures.
- Exercise critical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making.
- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and maintain professionalism during stressful situations
- Communicate effectively with people of different technical skill levels and understanding.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, specifically in IT applications and infrastructure.
- Expertise in Azure AD, VMware vSphere, and cloud-based technologies.
- Strong knowledge of VPN, Citrix, and remote management tools.
- Experience supporting multiple web-enabled database applications and performing basic SQL maintenance.
- Basic computer networking knowledge.
- Ability to manage multi-site environments and implement operating system hardening standards.
- Experience with Exchange Online and systems integration.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong knowledge of IT industry best practices.
- Ability to write support documentation and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in English (written and oral).
- Abilities in a second language preferred.
NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D Comprehensive 401k plan Paid Time Off NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.