Senior DCIS Future Technologies SME

Ironclad Defense Works; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironclad Defense Works in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Deployable Communications and Information Systems Future Technologies SME to advise on emerging technologies and modernization for NATO DCIS. You will analyze current capabilities, identify gaps, and develop actionable technical recommendations for program leadership.

The role demands deep expertise across enterprise and tactical CIS, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and multinational operations, with the ability to brief senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent with certifications in MSP/PRINCE2/PMI.
• Minimum three years supporting enterprise or tactical CIS.
• Three years in cloud computing, networking, routing/switching, or virtualization.
• Three years supporting satellite communications, cybersecurity, zero trust, or AI-enabled network management.
• Three years expert in deployable CIS or related disciplines within NATO/multinational environments.
• Three years supporting capability development of CIS or related systems.
• Three years integrating emerging technologies.
• Three years delivering technical analyses and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Advise DCIS Program Director on emerging and future technologies for deployable CIS.
• Assess current NATO DCIS capabilities and identify gaps.
• Develop technical recommendations to support modernization initiatives.
• Participate in DCIS architecture reviews and strategic capability development.
• Evaluate technologies for potential deployment.
• Produce evaluation reports and deliver briefings to stakeholders.
• Assess integration of emerging tech into DCIS architectures.
• Evaluate interoperability with legacy systems and federated networks.
• Support operational testing and evaluation activities.
• Review findings and identify corrective actions for capability gaps.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Support DCIS workshops and development of program-management products.

Skills

CIS expertise

Enterprise networking

Tactical networking

Cloud computing

Network automation

Satellite communications

Cybersecurity

Zero trust

AI-enabled management

NATO multinational

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

MSP certification

PRINCE2 certification

PMI certification

Tools

Virtualization

SDN

KVM/VMware

Job description

Senior Deployable Communications and Information Systems Future Technologies SME

• Location: Norfolk, Virginia
• Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
• Travel: Up to 30 days annually
• Clearance: ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE FROM U.S. OR NATO MEMBER NATION REQUIRED

The Opportunity

Ironclad Defense Works is seeking a Senior Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) Future Technologies Subject Matter Expert to support NATO Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia. This position will advise the DCIS Program Director on emerging technologies, modernization opportunities, technical risks, and future capability development for NATO deployable communications and information systems.

The successful candidate will assess current and future technologies, identify capability gaps, evaluate integration and interoperability considerations, and develop technical recommendations supporting modernization of NATO DCIS. The role requires a technically versatile professional with experience spanning enterprise or tactical CIS, emerging technologies, capability development, technical analysis, and multinational military environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the DCIS Program Director on emerging and future technologies relevant to deployable CIS.
• Assess current NATO DCIS capabilities and identify technical and operational capability gaps.
• Develop technical recommendations supporting capability modernization initiatives.
• Participate in DCIS architecture reviews and strategic capability-development planning.
• Evaluate commercial and government-developed technologies for potential operational deployment.
• Produce technical evaluation reports and deliver technical briefings to program stakeholders.
• Assess the integration of emerging technologies into existing DCIS architectures.
• Evaluate interoperability with legacy systems, Next Generation DCIS, NATO Federated Mission Networking, Mission Networks, and Enterprise CIS.
• Support operational testing and evaluation activities.
• Review post-exercise findings and assess identified capability gaps for potential corrective actions.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and recommend mitigations for identified vulnerabilities.
• Support DCIS workshops, technical meetings, and development of program-management products.Communicate analyzed and decision-ready technical information to affected stakeholders.
• Promote best practices for DCIS and C3 Enterprise knowledge and information management.
• Provide direct technical support to the DCIS Program Director and collaborate with other DCIS program personnel.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a closely related discipline.
• Substantial relevant experience may be considered in place of the degree when accompanied by MSP, PRINCE2, or PMI certification.
• At least three years of experience supporting enterprise or tactical CIS.
• At least three years of demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: cloud computing, network automation, enterprise networking, tactical networking, routing and switching, or virtualization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting one or more of the following: satellite communications, cybersecurity, zero trust, or AI-enabled network management.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in deployable CIS, military Signals, or a closely related discipline.
• At least three years of experience supporting capability development of CIS or related systems.
• At least three years of experience integrating emerging technologies.
• At least three years of experience conducting technical analysis, documenting findings, and delivering technical briefings.
• At least three years of experience working within NATO or another multinational military environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting NATO Allied Command Transformation, Allied Command Operations, NCIA, or another NATO command or agency.
• Experience with NATO Deployable CIS, Mission Networks, or Federated Mission Networking.
• Experience evaluating or integrating next-generation networking technologies into operational military environments.
• Strong technical background in areas such as cloud architecture, SDN/network automation, tactical networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, zero trust, or SATCOM.
• Experience assessing AI-enabled network-management technologies.
• Experience conducting technology assessments, capability gap analyses, or alternatives analyses.
• Experience supporting operational test and evaluation activities.
• Knowledge of NATO C3 architecture and capability-development processes.
• Experience briefing technical recommendations to senior military, government, or multinational stakeholders.

Clearance

This position requires an active National SECRET (or higher) security clearance from the U.S. or a NATO member nation. Applicants who do not possess the clearance specified above cannot be considered at this time.

Compensation

Compensation for this position ranges from $135,000 - $165,000 annually. Final salary will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, qualifications, location, contract requirements, and overall affordability.

Eligible full-time employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

Ironclad Defense Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.