<p>This role is a Network Infrastructure Technician supporting a large‑scale office and data center relocation across both the GAO Headquarters and the FTC Headquarters in Washington, DC. The position works onsite to move, rack, install, cable, and validate network hardware while assisting network engineers during migration and cutover activities. The focus is on physical networking (Layer 1 & basic Layer 2) and ensuring network connectivity is restored accurately after the move. Requires eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Move, stage, and handle network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, racks).</p><p>· Rack and mount hardware according to standards.</p><p>· Install and remove copper and fiber cabling.</p><p>· Perform cable dressing, labeling, and patch panel work.</p><p>· Conduct basic Layer 1 & Layer 2 validation (link lights, port status, VLAN checks).</p><p>· Support network engineers during cutover and migration events.</p><p>· Maintain clean, organized network closets and racks.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer IV to provide advanced network engineering support for a variety of programs. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design, evaluate, and enhance network components while ensuring seamless integration and implementation. This is a long-term contract position based in Houston, Texas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and evaluate network components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.<br>• Recommend and implement new technologies to enhance existing network capabilities.<br>• Provide comprehensive engineering support throughout the system lifecycle, including analysis, development, integration, and testing.<br>• Address complex network issues by analyzing data and developing innovative solutions.<br>• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to align network strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Establish operational workflows and best practices to maintain network efficiency.<br>• Supervise and guide team members on technical assignments and procedures.<br>• Develop and update policies related to network engineering and operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and organizational requirements.<br>• Act independently to determine methods and approaches for new projects and network enhancements.
<p>The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.</p><p><strong>A public trust is required for this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).</li><li>Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.</li><li>Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.</li><li>Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.</li><li>Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.</li><li>Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.</li><li>Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.</li><li>Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.</li><li>Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.</li><li>Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.</li></ul>
<p>Job Title: System Administrator</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Experience Level:</strong> Mid-Level (3–5 years)</p><p>The Role in a Nutshell</p><p>You are the guardian of the "uptime." You’ll manage our internal servers, cloud instances, and the complex web of hardware that keeps our DC headquarters and remote consultants connected. In 2026, this means moving beyond manual troubleshooting and into the world of <strong>automated infrastructure</strong> and <strong>Zero Trust security.</strong></p>
