LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV – Cloud Solution Architect

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

Job summary

Invictus International Consulting, LLC. seeks a LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV - Cloud Solution Architect in the Alexandria, VA area.

The role provides senior-level leadership on cloud information systems architecture, telecommunications design, cloud implementation, and integration across executive projects. Key responsibilities include guiding complex cloud and infrastructure problems, advising on cloud trends, and coordinating with government personnel to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; an additional 4 years may be substituted for degree

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on executive-level project teams and cloud information systems architecture
• Guide complex cloud and infrastructure problem solving and best practices in emerging technologies
• Act as technical consultant on multiple projects and advise on cloud trends and architectures
• Lead specialized tasks using cloud computing, data centers, and distributed systems
• Coordinate with contract management and government personnel to ensure customer needs are met
• Manage complex, high-risk programs aligned with objectives, timelines, and budgets
• Develop state-of-the-art techniques for designing, developing, modifying, and troubleshooting complex cloud systems
• Design and develop complex cloud architectures and hardware concepts to meet project goals
• Direct resolution of hardware/software interface issues and advise on emerging cloud technologies
• Lead development of network architecture specs, technical docs, and system integration strategies
• Provide technical leadership through development, engineering, integration and testing phases
• Perform assessments and optimize system performance focusing on security, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Conduct end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize lifecycle operations
• Offer expertise in cloud architecture and large-scale program management
• Demonstrate experience in telecommunications and information systems domains
• Show ability to understand hardware/software integration and system troubleshooting
• Demonstrate awareness of emerging technologies and their impact on cloud architectures
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Exhibit strong problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills
• Maintain excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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