Akima

Suvi Global Services is seeking a seasoned Lead Infrastructure Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for enterprise infrastructure systems across classified and unclassified environments. This role is pivotal in architecting, deploying, and managing complex IT systems that support a global workforce and critical mission operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud and on-premises infrastructure, lifecycle systems management, and secure systems integration. As a senior technical authority, the Lead Engineer will collaborate closely with cybersecurity, application, and network teams to ensure resilient, scalable, and compliant IT solutions. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional capable of driving innovation and ensuring infrastructure excellence in a high-security federal environment. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the architectural design, deployment, and sustainment of the government's enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure systems engineering efforts, including inception, development, growth, maturity, and decommissioning.
• Ensure system designs align with the government’s enterprise architecture, cybersecurity policies, and operational requirements across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and cloud networks.
• Oversee infrastructure systems integration, ensuring seamless communication between platforms, applications, and network layers.
• Provide subject matter expertise in cloud architecture, data center engineering, virtualization, and network services.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including high-level designs, technical specifications, implementation guides, and operational support procedures.
• Conduct performance analysis, risk assessments, and capacity planning to ensure infrastructure reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with project managers, cybersecurity teams, and application developers to ensure alignment of infrastructure initiatives with broader mission objectives.
• Provide Tier 3-level technical support, troubleshooting complex system issues and guiding resolution strategies.
• Drive innovation by identifying and integrating new technologies that enhance infrastructure performance and cost-efficiency.
• Support the planning and execution of infrastructure changes, releases, and deployments, adhering to ITIL and DoD change management practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge sharing and technical continuity across the infrastructure engineering team.

Qualifications

• Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 9 years in architectural design and deployment of cloud solutions, and 9 years managing infrastructure services through their full lifecycle.
• Deep technical understanding of enterprise systems, virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Desired Qualifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect certificate (or equivalent) demonstrating advanced cloud architecture proficiency.

Job ID

2025-17917

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).