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Calano & Associates

(Contingent Upon Award)
Location: Washington, D.C. – Hybrid
Remote with occasional on-site collaboration as needed.

We are seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager to lead project oversight and ensure alignment of SCINet initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and optimize SCINet’s high-performance network infrastructure.
  • Manage SD-WAN and IP routing between Internet2 and commodity Internet connections.
  • Collaborate daily with GlobalNOC and OmniSOC to ensure optimal network performance and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple sites, ensuring high availability for scientific research.
  • Implement network security measures and ensure compliance with federal standards.
  • Maintain network documentation and contribute to the integration of emerging technologies.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of program/project management experience.
  • Proven experience with maintaining and revising a RACI document.
  • Background in scientific computing, IT environments, or large-scale technical initiatives.
  • Experience managing network engineering projects, scientific research projects, customer communications, agile project management, assigning resources to proactively accomplish workloads.
  • Experience working in scientific computing and research environments required.

Preferred: USDA experience; PMP Certification; Bachelor’s degree

Senior Network Engineer

SCINet Program (Washington, D.C. – Hybrid)
(Contingent Upon Award)
Location: Washington, D.C. – Hybrid
Washington, D.C. Metro Area (Hybrid: Remote + On-Site as Needed)

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the USDA SCINet high-performance computing network. You will ensure network reliability and security across multiple ARS sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and optimize SCINet’s high-performance network infrastructure.
  • Manage SD-WAN and IP routing between Internet2 and commodity Internet connections.
  • Collaborate daily with GlobalNOC and OmniSOC to ensure optimal network performance and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple sites, ensuring high availability for scientific research.
  • Implement network security measures and ensure compliance with federal standards.
  • Maintain network documentation and contribute to the integration of emerging technologies.

Requirements:

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven track record in configuring and managing routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and services (AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with network virtualization technologies (VMware NSX, Cisco ACI).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
  • 8+ years of network engineering experience, with a background in high-performance computing or large-scale networks.
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN, advanced routing, and network security protocols.
  • Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Internet2 and ARS locations).
  • Must be located in the Washington, D.C. area, with the ability to work on-site as needed.

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Send résumés to hr@calanoandassociates.com

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