IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV

Title: IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV Location: Alexandria, VA Clearance: TSSCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Position Overview The IP Architecture SME serves as a senior technical authority responsible for leading the design, engineering, and optimization of complex enterprise network and information systems. This role provides expert-level technical leadership, architecture design, and program oversight for high-risk, mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical SME and advisor to executive leadership on complex network systems and telecommunications architectures.
• Lead design, development, and implementation of enterprise LAN/WAN, cloud, and integrated system architectures.
• Provide technical direction across the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, testing, and performance optimization.
• Conduct trade studies and end-to-end system analyses to optimize lifecycle performance and scalability.
• Identify and resolve complex hardware/software and network interface issues.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Coordinate with government and contract leadership to define requirements and deliver mission-aligned solutions.
• Lead and supervise technical teams, including subordinate managers, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, specifications, and implementation plans.
• Support high-risk programs as primary technical authority and consultant.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum eight (8) years of directly related experience.
• Deep expertise in IP networking, including IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, routing, switching, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Extensive experience designing enterprise network architectures, including scalability, high availability, and redundancy.
• Proficiency with networking platforms and technologies (e.g., Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos) and security solutions (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Strong knowledge of network security architecture, segmentation, and access control policies.
• Experience with network performance optimization, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking, virtual networking, and software-defined networking (SDN), including AWS and Azure environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in architecture governance, technical oversight, and cross-functional team coordination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance and stakeholder engagement.
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP or equivalent certifications.
• Experience working in a DoD or IC environment.
• Current active TSSCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran, Disabled