Senior IT SME: Endpoint/Network/Security Architect

iVision Consulting; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site in Bethesda

Job summary

iVision Consulting seeks a Foundational IT SME to provide targeted technical expertise on demand across endpoint, network, and cybersecurity domains. The role requires onsite presence 2-3 days per week in Bethesda, Maryland, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

You will guide IAM/Zero Trust initiatives, review Cisco and endpoint architectures, and mentor delivery analysts while drafting governance-ready technical documents.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of subject matter expertise in enterprise network architecture, endpoint systems engineering, or federal cybersecurity.
• Deep technical knowledge of macOS/Linux platform administration, enterprise mobility (Intune/JAMF), Cisco CXEA, and Entra ID unified identity.
• Recognized expertise navigating complex federal research, academic, or scientific computing environments.
• Excellent communication skills with track record of authoring authoritative technical white papers.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise for macOS/Linux endpoint management gap closing, including JAMF tenant architecture and Apple Business Manager setup.
• Conduct technical reviews of Cisco network licensing, hardware lifecycle management, and circuit consolidation across facilities.
• Perform specialized risk and vulnerability analyses for IAM and Zero Trust architecture integration.
• Evaluate specialized scientific software optimization candidates for centralized licensing.
• Draft technical solution papers, architectural exception reviews, and decision packages for executive governance.
• Transfer technical knowledge to core delivery analysts to sustain ongoing operational baselines.

Skills

macOS administration

Linux administration

Intune/JAMF

Zero Trust

Entra ID

Identity management

Enterprise network architecture

Cybersecurity

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in EE/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

GraphPad Prism

BioRender

MATLAB

SnapGene

FlowJo

Job description

iVision Consulting seeks a Foundational IT SME to provide targeted technical expertise on demand across endpoint, network, and cybersecurity domains. The role requires onsite presence 2-3 days per week in Bethesda, Maryland, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

You will guide IAM/Zero Trust initiatives, review Cisco and endpoint architectures, and mentor delivery analysts while drafting governance-ready technical documents.