IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV

Invictus International; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International in Alexandria, VA is seeking an IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV to lead design and optimization of enterprise networks, providing senior technical authority in high-risk environments.

You will guide architecture standards, oversee lifecycle activities, coordinate with government and contract leadership, and mentor teams while ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum eight years of directly related experience.
• Deep expertise in IP networking (IPv4/IPv6) and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Extensive experience designing enterprise network architectures with scalability, high availability and redundancy.
• Proficiency with networking platforms and security solutions (Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Strong knowledge of network security architecture, segmentation, and access control policies.

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 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.

Skills

IP networking

Routing protocols

Enterprise architectures

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Job description

Title: IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI 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 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:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree


• Minimum eight (8) years of directly related expreince


• Deep expertise in IP networking (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 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 TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled