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

Invictus International; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV - Cloud Solution Architect to lead cutting-edge cloud projects. This role involves providing expert guidance on cloud architectures, managing high-risk programs, and ensuring alignment with best practices in emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in telecommunications and cloud systems, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape the future of cloud solutions and drive innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in cloud and infrastructure programs.
• Expertise in managing complex cloud and networking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in cloud architecture and integration.
• Manage complex programs ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Cloud Information Systems Architecture

Telecommunications Systems Design

Cloud Implementation

Cloud Trends and Architectures

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

CCNP Certification

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