Engineering Journal Jobs in Franconia, VA

AGE Solutions is preparing for a significant contract supporting the Joint Service Provider (JSP) Enterprise Transport Management (ETM) program. This role group covers real-time network monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation in a high-stakes classified environment. We're seeking agile professionals who can respond rapidly and lead technically across DoD network and telecom environments.

Who We're Looking For:

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• Senior Network Engineers, NetOps Leads, Voice Engineers, Network Admins
  
• Incumbents encouraged to apply
  

Clearance: TS/SCI
Certifications: CISSP, CASP, CCIE, RCDD
Experience: 8 to 25 years; Cisco, Avaya/Nortel, Splunk, Ansible, ServiceNow

This position is part of a pipeline for a future opportunity supporting the JSP ETM program. Employment is contingent upon contract award and government customer approval. AGE Solutions is actively engaging talent ahead of award and encourages both current incumbents and new candidates to express interest.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

AGE Solutions is seeking an Audio-Visual Command Meeting (AVCM) Engineer. In this role, you will travel within their assigned zone to support Senior Executive Services (SES) and Military Officer conference and meeting spaces. This role provides installation, troubleshooting, and sustainment support for enterprise audio-visual systems and will augment support to other zones as required. The ideal candidate is a hands-on AV professional with strong technical expertise, the ability to lead AV efforts on-site, and experience working in classified environments.

This position is based out of Ft. Belvoir, VA with regional CONUS travel.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Travel within assigned zone and provide augmentation support to other zones as needed
  
• Support SES and Military Officer conference and meeting spaces
  
• Install, pull, terminate, label, and test all AV-related cables, connectors, and interfaces
  
• Install projection screens, plasma/LED displays, speakers, and related AV hardware
  
• Perform installation of AV systems at client sites, including full room deployments
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation
  
• Wire and build AV racks to standard and customer specifications
  
• Serve as the Lead Audio Visual Engineer on projects and customer engagements
  
• Manage AV projects across various models and makes of equipment
  
• Conduct testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions on systems, networks, hardware, and software
  
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of AV wiring standards and connector types across AV cable types
  
• Support internet-based video solutions including switchers, codecs, interfaces, and room design solutions
  
• Access classified areas to support Enterprise JWICS installation and troubleshooting of system hardware (user account not required)
  

Required Qualifications:

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• Five (5) years of relevant experience with AV engineering
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance at a minimum
  
• Have one (1) of the following certifications:
  
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  • AMX Technician (Networked AV) Certification, or
    
  • Crestron CTI Technician Track Certification, or
    
  • AVIXA CTS Certification
    
  
  
  
• Ability to support mission-critical AV/VTC systems under pressure
  
• Demonstrated experience working with:
  
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  • Crestron
    
  • Cisco
    
  • Biamp / AMX
    
  • Extron
    
  
  
  
• Willingness to travel throughout the zone as required
  
• Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and restore AV/VTC services
  
• Ability to follow escalation procedures and provide status updates and corrective action plans to leadership/PMO
  
• Experience using a ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow) to document troubleshooting, actions taken, and resolution details
  
• Ability to provide routine ticket updates until closure and document root cause and resolution steps
  
• Ability to provide daily operational status reporting for non-operational rooms, including estimated restoration timelines
  
• Location: This position is onsite at our customer's location in Ft. Belvoir, VA and requires up to 50% travel (CONUS).
  

Compensation: $70,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

We are seeking an ICAM Engineer that will support the design, deployment, and management of identity, credential, and access management solutions. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and effective communication to ensure that the ICAM solution supports the organization's security posture and business objectives.

This position is on-site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Responsibilities Include:

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• Design, implement, and maintain robust ICAM solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
  
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to integrate ICAM solutions with existing systems and applications, facilitating seamless user experiences and secure access control
  
• Implement and configure identity providers (IdPs) and federation (SAML, OAuth/OIDC)
  
• Implement and configure Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools
  
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, provide ICAM-related guidance, and ensure that access management needs are met in a secure and compliant manner
  
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies in the ICAM space, evaluating and recommending tools and practices
  
• Support high-level briefings and meetings with the Government
  

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  
• Eight (8) years of general experience in IAM, PKI, cybersecurity or a related field
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification
  
• Hands-On experience in identity and access management, with hands-on experience with various ICAM tools and technologies
  
• Expertise in user provisioning, deprovisioning, single sign-on (SSO), and federation
  
• Understanding of common protocols such as LDAP, SAML and OIDC
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
  
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

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• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk.
  

Compensation: $160,000-180,000

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

AI Innovation Architect

Location: Hybrid; Ashburn, VA; Springfield, VA; Washington, D.C.

Clearance: U.S. Citizen; Must have an active Top-Secret Clearance or DHS Public Trust Clearance.

InDev is seeking a senior strategic and technical AI Architect responsible for designing, building, and deploying artificial intelligence solutions that support mission outcomes across the homeland security market. In this role you will bridge advanced AI capabilities - including machine learning, natural language processing, and data engineering - with operational requirements, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with the homeland security mission.

YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define overall system architecture, selecting and governing Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) and platform technologies, and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and production-ready
• Lead end-to-end technical design, development, and implementation of an agentic AI system to orchestrate user queries across enterprise data sources
• Partner closely with development, DevOps and data engineering teams to translate project requirements into an extensible AI architecture
• Create and promote AI strategies that align with business objectives
• Develop and coordinate POCs to test new technologies
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools, frameworks, and platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google) to drive innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen; Active Top-Secret Clearance or DHS Public Trust Clearance
• 8+ years of experience delivering AI solutions across federal agencies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Science
• Deep understanding of machine learning (ML), deep learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and neural networks
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker
• Ability to identify high-impact AI use cases and translate them into technical requirements
• Experience designing, building, and deploying advanced AI systems including Generative AI, AI Agents, LLMs, Reinforcement Learning, and computer vision models
• Ability to apply cloud and engineering expertise across AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Helm, Linux, and AI services, such as SageMaker, Vertex AI, Bedrock, or Gemini
• Experience with Python, agent frameworks, data engineering, APIs/microservices, vector databases, SQL engines, distributed systems, cloud services, RAG
• Experience developing and maintaining AI/ML roadmaps, performing Analysis of Alternatives, and making defensible technical tradeoff decisions
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to tailor and present information across multiple stakeholders

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience integrating AI solutions with SaaS/PaaS platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Salesforce, etc.)
• Experience implementing virtual agents within SaaS/PaaS platforms (e.g., ServiceNow Virtual Agent, Salesforce Agentforce, etc.)
• Experience with Google Gemini

ABOUT US

At InDev, we're not just a company; we're a trailblazing force transforming the way data shapes the future. As a dynamic player in the federal government sector, we're on a mission to empower agencies with cutting-edge data solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and progress. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on to create a meaningful impact on the world around us.

WHY INDEV

• Innovative Environment: Join a team that thrives on creativity and innovation, where your ideas are not only heard but encouraged.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to projects that directly impact federal agencies, driving positive change on a national scale.
• Dynamic Collaboration: Work alongside diverse experts who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making a difference.
• Agile Mindset: Embrace Agile methodologies that encourage flexibility, adaptability, and rapid growth.
• Learning Culture: Enjoy ongoing learning opportunities and professional development to expand your skill set.
• Cutting-edge Tech: Engage with the latest technologies and tools in the data integration landscape.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and impact, InDev welcomes you to join our team. Let's shape the future together.

The Senior SharePoint Architect serves as the lead technical authority responsible for the planning, architecture, engineering, and modernization of DISA J6's SharePoint and Dynamics CRM platforms. This role supports both Platform Services and Operations and Maintenance Service Delivery, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to DISA's enterprise technology roadmap and cloud transition goals. The Sr. SharePoint Architect designs architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades. Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams. Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards - such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application. Ensures that the common operating environment is compliant. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.

This is an onsite position located within the National Capital Region. Individuals must reside within a commutable distance in order to work onsite full time.

Responsibilities Include:

Architecture, Design, and Integration

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• Design, maintain, and evolve SharePoint and CRM architectures for both on-prem and cloud environments (DOD365-J).
  
• Develop and manage technical roadmaps aligned with J6's enterprise architecture.
  
• Serve as the lead integrator for enterprise-level planning, stability, and infrastructure design.
  
• Recommend, evaluate, and implement tools and technologies for system performance optimization.
  
• Lead migration planning for SharePoint and Dynamics CRM modernization into O365 environments.
  

Engineering and Operations

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• Provide Tier 3/4 engineering and Tier 2/3 operational support for SPO and Dynamics CRM.
  
• Maintain versioning, backups, and high availability of mission-critical systems.
  
• Design and maintain automated deployment pipelines across NIPR and SIPR environments.
  
• Coordinate and perform system monitoring, patching, and capacity management.
  
• Support certification and accreditation (C&A) and ATO processes through RMF compliance.
  

Technical Leadership and Innovation

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• Lead modernization from deprecated SharePoint features (InfoPath, classic workflows) to Power Platform-based solutions.
  
• Support Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages) and Dataverse integrations.
  
• Provide expertise for integration testing, performance monitoring, and system resiliency.
  
• Produce architecture documentation, design diagrams, and governance records.
  
• Conduct demonstrations and training for government staff and administrators.
  

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

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• Education/Experience: BA/BS in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  
• Citizenship and Clearance:
  
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  • US Citizenship is required.
    
  • Must have and maintain a current DoD Secret clearance.
    
  
  
  
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in SharePoint and Microsoft technology architecture, development, and operations within DoD or enterprise environments.
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
  
• Supervise and mentor technical teams across SharePoint, CRM, and cloud migration efforts.
  
• Coordinate collaboration between architecture, engineering, and operations staff.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Administrator (MS-301), Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or other relevant SharePoint Architect certification
  
• IAM III certification preferred: CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or other 8140 IAM certification.
  

Compensation: $130,000 - $165,000

This position is part of a pipeline for a future opportunity supporting a DoD customer. Employment is contingent upon contract award and government customer approval. AGE Solutions is actively engaging talent ahead of award and encourages both current incumbents and new candidates to express interest.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert - Intermediate to join our team in support of a DoD customer in Alexandria, VA. The SME will serve as a technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives. The individual in this role will provide support, analysis and research into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter, with expertise in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management).

Responsibilities Include:

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• Evaluate new and emerging technologies through market research and prototyping to support customers business objectives.
  
• Assess performance of existing network/ systems and proposed changes, including post-deployment analysis to ensure systems meet design specifications and operational expectations.
  
• Develop Performance Management Plans (PMPs) and produce Performance Analysis Reports (PARs) documenting benchmarking methodologies, test conditions, procedures, and results.
  
• Provide actionable recommendations to resolve performance issues, enhance system capabilities, and proactively identify risks within production network equipment.
  
• Lead requirements development efforts by gathering, documenting, reviewing, consolidating, and refining functional and technical requirements in coordination with stakeholders.
  
• Facilitate and lead requirements review sessions and meetings to define networking requirements for assigned projects, including analysis of collected data.
  
• Develop and maintain Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTMs) to ensure alignment of requirements throughout the design, build, and test phases of the delivery lifecycle.
  
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new and emerging technologies for systems and equipment in compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines.
  
• Plan, conduct, and document laboratory assessments of hardware and software supporting classified and unclassified services to ensure interoperability and connectivity among stakeholders.
  
• Provide input to the development of Technology Assessment Plans (TAPs)-including scope, objectives, configurations, technical approach, schedules, roles, and independent cost estimates-and produce After Action Reports (AARs) documenting methodologies, results, and recommendations.
  
• Support technology refresh and upgrade initiatives by identifying emerging network capabilities, establishing product evaluation and selection criteria, and developing system evaluation methods and procedures.
  
• Produce formal recommendations and executive briefings outlining findings, strategy, and capability roadmaps, while coordinating overall technology planning and tracking implementation activities.
  
• Analyze industry and Government data on technology changes impacting the DISN and commercial telecommunications sector and provide preliminary design and implementation guidance to support strategic planning and decision-making. Areas include wireless technologies, IPv6 transition (NIPRNet/SIPRNet), NetOps and cyber defense (JTF-GNO), VoIP/DSN, VTC and streaming video, core system refreshes, and emerging standards aligned with DoD mandates.
  
• Provide SME engineering services to design, configure, test, implement, and sustain STIG-compliant network and security architectures, including NAC (802.1x), reverse proxy and load balancing, web filtering, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, VPN, wireless/IDS, VDI support, VoIP/VTC/streaming, Check Point firewalls and MDM, NMS tool suites, MPLS architecture, SATCOM support, and DR/COOP planning; perform Tier IV troubleshooting and produce required technical documentation (ECRs, ITRs, NSOs, AARs, test plans/reports, and as-built diagrams).
  
• Provide Cloud-certified SME engineering support for on-premises to Cloud migrations, coordinating with CSPs (e.g., Azure, AWS, Oracle, Google Cloud, MilCloud2) and facilitating integration with Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) BCAP in multi-cloud environments.
  
• Develop and maintain Cloud migration documentation to ensure accurate knowledge management and configuration records.
  
• Engineer, implement, and sustain the Enterprise F5 Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) supporting DoD DMZ, data center, and Cloud-hosted applications, including Tier 3 support and configuration of GTM (DNS), LTM, and APM modules in compliance with DISA STIGs and industry best practices.
  
• Implement F5 break-and-inspect capabilities to meet DISA Cloud security requirements and coordinate with CSPs and developers to establish Layer 7 health monitoring.
  
• Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills.
  
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
  
• Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role.
  
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Work is performed without appreciable direction.
  
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
  

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

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• Minimum Requirement:
  
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  • 10 years of experience in a relevant field, (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Technology).
    
  
  
  
• Certification Requirements:
  
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  • DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification:
    
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    • Category IAT Level III (CCNP Security, CASP+ CE, CISSP, CISA, GCED, GCIH).
      
    
    
    
  • Computing Environment Certifications:
    
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    • Cisco Certified Network Professional-Enterprise (CCNP-E) is required.
      
    • Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) is required in addition to the Cisco certification.
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
• Clearance Requirement:
  
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  • This position requires a SECRET with a Tier 5 investigation.
    
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
  
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
  
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  
• Comp TIA Cloud+
  
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert -Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE-EI).
  

Compensation: $120,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid — remote Mondays & Fridays)

Duration: June 1 – August 7, 2026 (10 weeks)

Compensation: $20/hr (Undergraduate)

Education Level: Undergraduate

About NCTA

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association is the principal trade association of the cable and broadband industry. Our Technology team provides technical expertise and analysis to members and staff on broadband and telecommunications topics at the intersection of policy and engineering.

About the Role

The Technology Intern will develop a technically rigorous understanding of cable and broadband infrastructure, network architecture, and the security, fraud, and content protection challenges that shape real-world policy discussions. This role is ideal for an engineering-minded student eager to see how technical realities influence regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize technical reference materials related to broadband infrastructure and network security
• Update and simplify infrastructure diagrams and explainers for internal use
• Explore datasets and technical resources to identify trends and system constraints
• Map high-level network risk and abuse touchpoints across cybersecurity, anti-fraud, and anti-piracy areas
• Attend NIST and FCC webinars and hearings and prepare summary notes
• Collaborate with policy-focused teams to explore how engineering tradeoffs intersect with regulatory frameworks

What You Bring

• Foundational knowledge in engineering, computer science, or network systems
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a systems-thinking mindset
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, high-level explanations
• Comfort working with technical materials, datasets, and infrastructure concepts
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to work across technical and policy-focused teams
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 3 working days per week

What You'll Gain

• A foundational understanding of broadband network architecture and large-scale communications systems
• Insight into how cable infrastructure constraints shape policy and regulatory discussions
• Exposure to cross-functional work spanning cybersecurity, anti-fraud, and content protection
• Experience attending FCC and NIST proceedings and translating technical developments for broader audiences
• Participation in professional development events, networking opportunities, and a lunch with the CEO
• An assigned peer mentor to support your onboarding and growth

Our Values

At NCTA, we are guided by four core values — Competency, Curiosity, Creativity, and Compassion — and we're looking for someone who brings all four to their work every day.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a one-page cover letter referencing the Technology internship.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

NCTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse people, ideas, and experiences are welcomed, included, and celebrated. NCTA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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