TekSynap
Responsibilities & Qualifications
This contract supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in advancing its mission to protect the nation and respond to emergencies effectively. Specifically, it focuses on enhancing and sustaining FEMA's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Operations Portfolio.
The mission centers around the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of IT systems and services that are critical to FEMA's ability to deliver emergency management capabilities. This includes ensuring continuous system availability, security, modernization, and operational efficiency to support FEMA's mission-critical programs and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee enterprise-level IT operations, including:
Virtualized infrastructure
Network Operations Center (NOC)
Security Operations Center (SOC)
Manage and ensure the smooth execution of complex IT projects related to
infrastructure migration
and
cloud services
.
Design, implement, and manage operational processes and procedures to ensure
reliable IT service delivery
.
Oversee critical components such as
networks
,
servers
,
databases
, and
security protocols
.
Ensure compliance with:
Industry standards
Regulatory requirements
Cybersecurity best practices
Disaster recovery protocols
Collaborate with key stakeholders and align engineering efforts with FEMA's strategic goals.
Drive continuous improvement to ensure
mission-critical service reliability
and support
emergency response operations
.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
10 years of proven experience managing IT enterprise operations and leading technical projects in cloud and infrastructure.
Certifications (must have one or more of the following):
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (
CISSP
)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (
CCNP
)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (
CCNA
)
Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification
Multi-Cloud Certification (
AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure
)
Clearance:
Must obtain a
Public Trust clearance
prior to starting work US Citizenship
Overview
We areseekinga Network Engineer IIIto join our team supportingtheDHS Department of Homeland Security FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency.
TekSynap is afast-growinghigh-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimblyutilizethe best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .?
Apply now to explore jobs with us!??
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employeesare required tocomply withany vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicablelawor regulation.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status.?If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
Additional Job Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Telework/Hybrid -
District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
region
Type of environment:Varies
Noise level:Varies
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to workeveningsand weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel:Minimum10%
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
Citizenship: US Citizen
Public Trust
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order toprovide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, geneticinformationor any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Job Locations
US-VA-Reston | US-MD | US-VA | US-MD | US-VA-Alexandria
ID
2025-7819
Category
Information Technology
Type
Regular Full-Time
This contract supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in advancing its mission to protect the nation and respond to emergencies effectively. Specifically, it focuses on enhancing and sustaining FEMA's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Operations Portfolio.
The mission centers around the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of IT systems and services that are critical to FEMA's ability to deliver emergency management capabilities. This includes ensuring continuous system availability, security, modernization, and operational efficiency to support FEMA's mission-critical programs and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee enterprise-level IT operations, including:
Virtualized infrastructure
Network Operations Center (NOC)
Security Operations Center (SOC)
Manage and ensure the smooth execution of complex IT projects related to
infrastructure migration
and
cloud services
.
Design, implement, and manage operational processes and procedures to ensure
reliable IT service delivery
.
Oversee critical components such as
networks
,
servers
,
databases
, and
security protocols
.
Ensure compliance with:
Industry standards
Regulatory requirements
Cybersecurity best practices
Disaster recovery protocols
Collaborate with key stakeholders and align engineering efforts with FEMA's strategic goals.
Drive continuous improvement to ensure
mission-critical service reliability
and support
emergency response operations
.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
10 years of proven experience managing IT enterprise operations and leading technical projects in cloud and infrastructure.
Certifications (must have one or more of the following):
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (
CISSP
)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (
CCNP
)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (
CCNA
)
Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification
Multi-Cloud Certification (
AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure
)
Clearance:
Must obtain a
Public Trust clearance
prior to starting work US Citizenship
Overview
We areseekinga Network Engineer IIIto join our team supportingtheDHS Department of Homeland Security FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency.
TekSynap is afast-growinghigh-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimblyutilizethe best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .?
Apply now to explore jobs with us!??
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employeesare required tocomply withany vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicablelawor regulation.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status.?If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
Additional Job Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Telework/Hybrid -
District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
region
Type of environment:Varies
Noise level:Varies
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to workeveningsand weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel:Minimum10%
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
Citizenship: US Citizen
Public Trust
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order toprovide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, geneticinformationor any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Job Locations
US-VA-Reston | US-MD | US-VA | US-MD | US-VA-Alexandria
ID
2025-7819
Category
Information Technology
Type
Regular Full-Time