Jobs at Virtual Technologies Group

Develop and modernize shared Python/Django applications, libraries, APIs, runtimes, and infrastructure. Lead lifecycle upgrades, secure authentication and database integrations, AWS deployments, application security improvements, testing, documentation, production troubleshooting, and technical mentoring across multiple application teams.

Maintains and updates Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project schedules, analyzes schedule changes, supports stakeholders, prepares status reports, and ensures compliance with GAO and DCMA scheduling standards. The role also develops dashboards and Power BI reporting, tracks schedule changes, participates in project meetings, and documents scheduling processes and training materials for government and defense-related programs.

Manage concurrent client-facing IT projects from kickoff through closeout, including onboardings, migrations, cloud and server deployments, security implementations, and infrastructure upgrades. Responsibilities include creating schedules and budgets, coordinating engineers and vendors, communicating with clients, managing scope and change orders, tracking procurement and profitability, identifying risks, documenting projects, and ensuring smooth handoffs to managed services teams.

Designs and automates secure CI/CD pipelines across defense cloud environments. Responsibilities include GitOps architecture, security testing integration, policy-as-code compliance automation, container hardening, CVE remediation, OpenSCAP/STIG validation, Iron Bank certification, and microservice/API development using Go, Python, Java, or Rust. The role requires Red Hat administration, Ansible, Bash and Python scripting, active Secret clearance, and on-site availability at Ft. Meade.

Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, user guides, system manuals); coordinate documentation with engineers and project managers; support A&A/IA compliance packages; manage version control and document repositories; ensure quality, clarity, and agency formatting standards.

Develop and maintain responsive, accessible web applications supporting Smithsonian digital experiences. Integrate front-end interfaces with Drupal and REST APIs, optimize performance, write tests, conduct code reviews, troubleshoot cross-browser issues, and collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, Agile teams, and museum stakeholders.

Develop, test, deploy, and sustain software for the JAMMEX program across the SDLC. Write secure, maintainable code, perform unit testing and debugging, integrate with systems and QA, participate in Agile ceremonies, document designs/releases, and remediate vulnerabilities to comply with DoD cybersecurity/IA guidelines.

Design, automate, and secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using RHEL, Ansible, Bash, and Python. Integrate automated security testing (SAST/DAST/container scanning), manage Red Hat systems, and support secure deployments in a regulated environment with an active DoD Secret clearance.

Manage IT sourcing, vendor relationships, contracts, purchasing, supplier performance, inventory, and asset lifecycles. Negotiate agreements for hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, and services while supporting budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and cost optimization. Collaborate with technical, finance, and service delivery teams in an MSP environment, maintain procurement records, and develop sourcing strategies and policies. The role may also support technology marketing materials, sales enablement, digital tools, and AI-assisted content production.

Manage concurrent client-facing IT projects from kickoff through closeout, including onboardings, migrations, deployments, security implementations, integrations, and infrastructure upgrades. Coordinate engineers, vendors, clients, and internal teams; maintain schedules, budgets, documentation, and change orders; monitor risks, scope, profitability, and resource conflicts; provide client status updates; procure technology; and ensure smooth handoffs to managed services and support teams.

Lead enterprise DNS architecture and mission-critical network operations in classified environments. Manage and troubleshoot BGP routing and large-scale infrastructure, design secure cloud (AWS/Azure/hybrid) networking integration with on-premise classified networks, ensure high-availability and zero-downtime operations, and serve as technical escalation for severe outages and incidents.

Design, code, test, debug, and document complex operating software. Maintain and modify enterprise applications using vendor utilities and engineering releases. Support large telecommunications networks, handle OS-level file maintenance and accounting, and maintain advanced mathematical/scientific software packages. Evaluate new/existing software products and assist across systems programming phases.

Senior-level application programmer responsible for analyzing design specs, creating diagrams and logic flow, coding, testing, debugging, and refining software. Enhance existing systems for efficiency, prepare documentation, devise procedures to solve complex problems, and provide technical direction to other programmers to meet deadlines.