Senior Laboratory IT Architect Manager
AI summary of the role
Lead a team of systems administrators and infrastructure engineers managing classified laboratory infrastructure for KBR's MAGS division, supporting U.S.
What you’ll do
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of systems administrators and infrastructure engineers.
- Oversee administration and modernization of classified Windows and Linux server environments.
- Architect and manage containerized platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker) and DevSecOps toolchains.
- Support AI/ML infrastructure including GPU-enabled compute and on-premises AI platforms.
What you’ll bring
- U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM with 10+ years experience, or Master's with 5+ years.
- Minimum 3 years leading systems administration or infrastructure operations teams.
- Experience administering Windows and Linux in classified environments.
Technologies
Kubernetes · OpenShift · Docker · Podman · DevSecOps · CI/CD · Windows Server · Linux · RHEL · NVIDIA GPU · vLLM · NVIDIA NIM
About KBR
Scientific, technology, and engineering services firm serving defense, intelligence, space, and energy clients via two segments: Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
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Title: Senior Laboratory IT Architect Manager Program Summary KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide. Position Summary KBR is seeking a highly experienced Senior Laboratory IT Architect Manager to lead a team responsible for the administration, modernization, and sustainment of classified infrastructure undergoing a Digital Transformation initiative to support rearchitecting laboratory operations, software development
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Title: Senior Laboratory IT Architect Manager Program Summary KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide. Position Summary KBR is seeking a highly experienced Senior Laboratory IT Architect Manager to lead a team responsible for the administration, modernization, and sustainment of classified infrastructure undergoing a Digital Transformation initiative to support rearchitecting laboratory operations, software development environments, AI platforms, and DevSecOps ecosystems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with personnel management responsibilities. The selected candidate will oversee daily operations of system administrators and infrastructure engineers while serving as the technical authority for server administration, management of containerized platforms, establishing and enabling a DevSecOps infrastructure, and enterprise IT operations. Responsibilities include management of Windows and Linux env [... source excerpt omitted ...] d process improvements. This individual will play a key role in developing a scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure foundation supporting current and future mission requirements. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Operations Lead, mentor, task, and develop a team of Systems Administrators and infrastructure personnel. Provide daily work assignments, prioritization guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members. Establish operational standards, procedures, and best practices for infrastructure support and sustainment. Coordinate activities across engineering, cybersecurity, software development, and government stakeholder teams. Support hiring [... source excerpt omitted ...] tem health, resource utilization, and operational effectiveness. Analyze support trends and infrastructure demand to develop staffing recommendations and forecast future resource requirements. Measure team productivity, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Systems Administration & Infrastructure Oversee administration, configuration, and maintenance of classified Windows and Linux server environments. Lead deployment and sustainment of enterprise infrastructure supporting software development, AI workloads, modeling and simulation activities, and laboratory operations. Manage system lifecycle activities including install
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