Microsoft Practice Leader

What You Will Be Doing

Location: Hybrid / Washington DC Metro Area

Responsibilities/ Skills/ Experience Required

As a Microsoft Practice SME, you’ll be joining a team of expert engineers and technicians supporting Brave’s Microsoft Practice and Government Customers. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute, and manage strategy for Microsoft services and related products and platforms.
• In conjunction with lead technical architects, build and develop project plans for all project phases/lifecycle
• Full project lifecycle management, understanding that successful project delivery will include full implementation from envisioning to deployment for simultaneous major and minor initiatives and projects
• Report on project success criteria, metrics and test and deployment management activities.
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies risks and issues and ensure communications across leadership.
• Coordination of people and processes to ensure that projects are delivered on time and the desired results are produced.
• Proactively research and evaluate tools and technologies as appropriate to the Messaging environment to enhance end-user experience with new product offerings/capabilities
• Guide technical efforts to develop and implement detailed project plans, budgets and resource ability/schedules to mitigate risk and respond to changing priorities
• Coordination with team members to ensure all team members are in alignment with project requirements, deadlines and schedules.
• Proactively manage customer expectations and stakeholder engagement
• Manage Vendor maintenance agreements and systems lifecycle
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the rules of governance and project lifecycle methodologies; considerable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.
• Deep understanding of technical aspects and interoperability of Messaging/email Services in an Enterprise cloud-based environment
• Working knowledge of SMTP protocols, O365/Exchange Online, and eFax systems
• Working knowledge of Email Security Platforms such as IronPort, ESA, ETD, ProofPoint,
• Ability to define and develop specific project target objectives and manage delivery of these objectives and milestones
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.
• Proven ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of executive and non-executive audiences with different perspectives and objectives.
• Ability to listen to, clarify, and convey an understanding of others’ ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions.
• ability to quickly identify and apply new technologies, methodologies, and technical languages.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, Powerpoint, Sharepoint and ServiceNow
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and/or Executive leadership
• Energetic and assertive personality with ability to adapt to different people and situations
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple Service Areas, IT Domains, and contractor teams to relay and achieve common business objectives.

Desired Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• CCNP Security
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Project+

At Least one Project Management Related Certification Required:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

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• Application Process

  To Apply, send your updated resume to People@bravefutures.com. For further inquiries, you may call us at 443-990-1717.

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  Brave is an EEO Equal Opportunity Employer compliant with E-Verify. We operate under ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Assurance and ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management Systems.

Job Description

Position: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Onsite, Open to Relocate

Responsibilities

1. Planning, Design & Implementation: Design, configure, and install network hardware/appliances, leveraging Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto technologies.
2. High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD): Create and validate detailed HLD and LLD, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
3. Omnichannel Support: Utilize Brave’s white-label managed services portal and other channels for seamless support delivery.
4. Security & Compliance: Implement and manage network security protocols, ensuring compliance with Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Firewalls.
5. Project Management: Liaise with stakeholders for project planning, risk assessment, and approval processes. Provide Leadership in the execution of the PDI (Planning, Design, and Implementation) professional services.
6. Documentation & Quality Assurance: Update RMF documentation and network drawings. Adhere to Brave’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Palo Alto, ISE, DNAC are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in VLAN setup and management.
• Familiarity with networking protocols like DNS, NTP, VCenter, and HUU.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Relocation Bonus
• Competitive Salary with Performance Bonus
• 401(k) – 100% Employer Match on First 6%
• Medical Coverage – 100% Covered for Silver HSA Plan, Subsidized Gold and Platinum Tier
• Dental and Vision – 75% Covered by Principal
• Term Life, Voluntary Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Tuition and Training Reimbursement for Industry Certifications

Application Process

To Apply, send your updated resume to People@bravefutures.com. For further inquiries, you may call us at 443-990-1717.

Brave is an EEO Equal Opportunity Employer compliant with E-Verify. We operate under ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Assurance and ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management Systems.

Position: Sr Collaboration Architect

Location: Arlington, VA

Clearance Level: TS SCI

Certifications Required: CCNP Collaboration

Company Overview:

Brave Federal Technologies (Brave) specializes in comprehensive engineering solutions. We focus on simplification, automation, and creating highly available, scalable, and interoperable systems. Our high-performance engineering teams consist of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are motivated technology evangelists committed to driving improvements in the public sector.

About the Role:

Brave Federal Technologies is looking for a seasoned Collaboration Architect to rearchitect the current Unified Communication (UC) environment to a next-generation platform. This position is instrumental in driving critical migrations, troubleshooting technical roadblocks, and ensuring the smooth flow of technical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Re-architect and design next-gen Unified Communications platforms
• Serve as the principal liaison between the engineering teams and the client, focusing on improving end-user experience
• Resolve intricate voice and video issues, manage system upgrades and ensure high-level system reliability
• Work on SIP, H323, and VCS functionalities
• Lead engineering project management and technology service management initiatives
• Handle technical escalations and reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR)

Skills and Expertifications:

• Extensive experience in Cisco Collaboration and UCS products
• A proven track record in engineering delivery and project management
• Expertise in Unified Communications Design and Architecture
• Hands-on experience with WAN technologies, network services, and routing protocols
• High-level certifications like CCNP Collaboration are a must
• Veteran status is preferred but not required
• Proximity to the USMS HQ (Arlington, VA) is advantageous

Educational Qualifications:

• Masters or equivalent is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in UC solutions, architectural optimization, and providing expert technical support
• At least 5 years in a similar role, focusing on public sector projects, is strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance bonus
• 6% Match on 401K
• CareFirst Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life, Disability
• Tuition & Training programs

Application Process

To Apply, send your updated resume to People@bravefutures.com. For further inquiries, you may call us at 443-990-1717.

Brave is an EEO Equal Opportunity Employer compliant with E-Verify. We operate under ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Assurance and ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management Systems.