Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services. Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).
NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.
NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 90012015 certifications.
- Generates innovative ideas for enhancements to IRAP and related technologies.
- Drives opportunities for reuse, best practices, and accelerated adoption.
- Proactively identifies and communicates delivery gaps.
- Designs data architecture, engineering, and analytics patterns to enhance IRAP capabilities, including the creation of conceptual, logical, and physical designs, along with corresponding documentation and diagrams.
- Evaluates software tools by defining comprehensive criteria and assessing options against these benchmarks.
- Conducts Proof of Concepts (POCs) for technical solutions and software tools.
- Represents IRAP in Architecture and Software Review Boards to secure approval for designs and tools, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
- Assists in defining security controls for IRAP, aligned with FISMA and NIST 800-53 standards.
- Cultivates and strengthens relationships with partner architects, technical specialists, decision-makers, and business stakeholders.
- Synthesizes customer business and technical requirements, addressing them with technical architectures, and demonstrates the value and capability of these solutions through dynamic design.
- Guides team members in Cloud technology, data architecture, data engineering, and DevSecOps.
- Enhances IRAP capabilities in collaboration with Board Data Architects, Cloud Administrators, and other stakeholders.
The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience
- 10 years' experience designing and building high-performance, cost-efficient systems in AWS.
- 10 years' experience designing large-scale data platforms, including data lakes and warehouses.
- 8 years' experience with Agile software development.
- 8 years' experience in data pipeline/ETL/ELT design and implementation.
- 8 years' experience in database design, including ER diagrams and data dictionaries.
- Proficient in data technologies like SQL, Hadoop, Spark, and Airflow.
- Experienced in presenting technical solutions to review boards.
- Strong communication skills for engaging stakeholders with varying technical expertise.
- Knowledgeable in NIST & FISMA security review and ATO processes.
- Skilled in analyzing complex software systems to identify defects and assess risks.
- Hands-on experience building cloud infrastructure in AWS.
- Hands-on experience implementing data pipelines in AWS.
- Bachelors Degree
- Fully Remote, EST Hours
- US Citizenship Required, Green Card Holders Accepted ***
NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D Comprehensive 401k plan Paid Time Off NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.