LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV

Title: LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV - Cloud Solution Architect Location: Alexandria, VA Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Responsibilities: Serve as a technical expert, providing leadership and direction on executive-level project teams, offering expertise in cloud information systems architecture, telecommunications systems design, cloud implementation, and integration Provide guidance and expert advice into exceptionally complex cloud and infrastructure problems, influencing business decisions and ensuring alignment with best practices in emerging technologies Act as a technical consultant to multiple projects, advising on the latest cloud trends, architectures, and best practices Lead highly specialized and technical tasks, working with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, data centers, and distributed systems Work closely with contract management and government personnel to ensure problem definitions and proposed solutions meet the customer's needs Manage complex, high-risk programs, ensuring the projects align with business objectives, timelines, and budgets Coordinate with assigned technical teams, including team leads, to develop state-of-the-art techniques for designing, developing, modifying, and troubleshooting highly complex cloud-based hardware and software systems Design and develop complex cloud system architectures and hardware concepts, aligning requirements with project goals Direct the resolution of complex hardware/software interface issues while providing guidance on emerging cloud technologies Lead the development of network architecture specifications, technical documentation, and system integration strategies Provide technical leadership throughout the development, engineering, integration, and testing phases of cloud-based systems. Ensure proper requirements elicitation, systems analysis, and functional allocation Conduct technical/non-technical assessments and manage system performance optimization, focusing on non-functional areas such as security, scalability, and cost-efficiency Conduct end-to-end system trade analyses, optimizing system operations and performance over the full lifecycle Provide expertise in cloud architecture, design, and implementation, with a strong background in managing complex cloud and infrastructure programs Demonstrate experience in the telecommunications and information systems domain, particularly in cloud and networking systems Demonstrate ability to perform advanced understanding of hardware/software integration, cloud architectures, and system troubleshooting Demonstrate a strong understanding of emerging technologies and how they impact cloud architectures and systems Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including senior executives and project teams Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify solutions for highly complex cloud-based challenges Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in addition to education level Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP (or equivalent) certifications Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment desired Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled