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Enterprise Engineering and Verification Environment (EEVE) Lab Manager
Location: Lorton, VA. This full‑time on‑site role requires an interim Secret clearance and may require 25% travel. The lab manager will oversee daily operations of the EEVE lab environment, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable infrastructure to support testing, development, and research.
Responsibilities
Network & Cybersecurity
Design, implement, and manage lab network configurations (routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, etc.)
Apply cybersecurity best practices within the lab environment, including segmentation, access controls, and secure protocols.
Monitor and respond to security events or vulnerabilities within lab systems.
Maintain and document lab network topology and security architecture.
Enterprise IT Appliances & Configurations
Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise‑grade IT appliances (firewalls, load balancers, switches, routers).
Manage integration of appliances into test environments for functional and performance validation.
Ensure lab systems and appliances reflect realistic enterprise configurations.
Operating Systems
Install, configure, and maintain OS environments including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Build and manage custom OS images for lab deployments.
Apply updates, manage OS‑level security settings, and perform system troubleshooting.
Virtualization
Deploy and administer virtual infrastructure using VMware, Hyper‑V, or equivalent platforms.
Create and manage virtual machines and networks to support diverse test scenarios.
Maintain snapshots, templates, and virtual lab documentation.
Optimize virtual resources for performance and scalability.
Lab Management Duties
Manage lab inventory, including hardware, software licenses, and consumables.
Schedule lab usage and coordinate with teams on test priorities.
Maintain accurate lab documentation, including configurations, procedures, and test records.
Ensure lab compliance with organizational security and operational policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years or more of experience.
Strong technical foundation in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, operating systems, and virtualization platforms.
Proficiency in designing and managing network configurations (routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, etc.).
Experience applying cybersecurity best practices within an IT environment.
Ability to deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise‑grade IT appliances.
Skilled in installing, configuring, and maintaining various OS environments (Windows, Linux, macOS).
Familiarity with deploying and administering virtual infrastructure using VMware, Hyper‑V, or equivalent platforms.
Competence in managing lab inventory, scheduling, and documentation.
Desired Skills
Experience in similar Federal labs is highly desirable.
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell scripting).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating labs into development workflows.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent test environments and support diverse user needs.
Strong communication skills for coordination across teams and reporting to leadership.
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Responsibilities
Network & Cybersecurity
Design, implement, and manage lab network configurations (routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, etc.)
Apply cybersecurity best practices within the lab environment, including segmentation, access controls, and secure protocols.
Monitor and respond to security events or vulnerabilities within lab systems.
Maintain and document lab network topology and security architecture.
Enterprise IT Appliances & Configurations
Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise‑grade IT appliances (firewalls, load balancers, switches, routers).
Manage integration of appliances into test environments for functional and performance validation.
Ensure lab systems and appliances reflect realistic enterprise configurations.
Operating Systems
Install, configure, and maintain OS environments including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Build and manage custom OS images for lab deployments.
Apply updates, manage OS‑level security settings, and perform system troubleshooting.
Virtualization
Deploy and administer virtual infrastructure using VMware, Hyper‑V, or equivalent platforms.
Create and manage virtual machines and networks to support diverse test scenarios.
Maintain snapshots, templates, and virtual lab documentation.
Optimize virtual resources for performance and scalability.
Lab Management Duties
Manage lab inventory, including hardware, software licenses, and consumables.
Schedule lab usage and coordinate with teams on test priorities.
Maintain accurate lab documentation, including configurations, procedures, and test records.
Ensure lab compliance with organizational security and operational policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years or more of experience.
Strong technical foundation in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, operating systems, and virtualization platforms.
Proficiency in designing and managing network configurations (routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, etc.).
Experience applying cybersecurity best practices within an IT environment.
Ability to deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise‑grade IT appliances.
Skilled in installing, configuring, and maintaining various OS environments (Windows, Linux, macOS).
Familiarity with deploying and administering virtual infrastructure using VMware, Hyper‑V, or equivalent platforms.
Competence in managing lab inventory, scheduling, and documentation.
Desired Skills
Experience in similar Federal labs is highly desirable.
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell scripting).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating labs into development workflows.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent test environments and support diverse user needs.
Strong communication skills for coordination across teams and reporting to leadership.
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