Chief Infrastructure Engineer

• Compensation: USD 135,000 - USD 175,000 - yearly

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are certified in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022; CMMC Level 2 certified; and appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Services and Development.

Link Solutions is seeking a
Chief Infrastructure Engineer
to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Information Technology Modernization and Support Services program in Adelphi, Maryland.

• Active Secret Clearance required
• IAT Level II certification or higher per DoD 8570/8140 required
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Non-Remote/On-site only (relocation assistance available)

The
Chief Infrastructure Engineer
serves as the senior technical advisor for enterprise infrastructure modernization and technology strategy supporting the Army Research Laboratory. This position evaluates existing technologies, researches emerging solutions, and develops recommendations that improve operational efficiency, automation, cybersecurity, resilience, and mission effectiveness.

Working across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments, as well as networking, storage, virtualization, endpoint management, identity services, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, the Chief Infrastructure Engineer provides technical analysis, modernization strategies, cost-benefit assessments, and expert guidance to Government leadership and engineering teams.

This role requires deep enterprise infrastructure expertise combined with strong analytical and communication skills. The successful candidate will assist technical leaders in solving complex infrastructure challenges, evaluating emerging technologies, and identifying innovative solutions that support long-term organizational objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior technical advisor on enterprise infrastructure modernization, engineering, and technology strategy initiatives.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure, operational processes, and technology implementations to identify opportunities for modernization, automation, efficiency improvements, and cost savings.
• Research and assess emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor solutions relevant to DoD, research, and enterprise environments.
• Develop technical assessments, business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and technology recommendations for Government leadership.
• Analyze and evaluate technologies across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms; identity services; networking; storage; virtualization; endpoint management; cybersecurity; and cloud environments.
• Develop modernization roadmaps and strategic recommendations aligned with mission, security, operational, and budget requirements.
• Assist infrastructure and engineering teams in troubleshooting complex technical issues and resolving enterprise-wide challenges.
• Participate in architecture reviews, engineering assessments, and technology evaluation efforts.
• Review proposed technical solutions and provide recommendations regarding feasibility, scalability, security, supportability, and operational impact.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, orchestration, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), AI-enabled…