Subject Matter Expert

IPTA; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a qualified expert to support the design, integration, modernization, and sustainment of AFRL enterprise digital platforms and infrastructure. You will collaborate with Government stakeholders, analyze mission needs, and translate objectives into actionable technical solutions.

The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility and experience across cloud platforms, Kubernetes, IaC, and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience in systems engineering, architecture, modernization planning, and technical problem resolution.
• Knowledge of secure system design, cybersecurity compliance, configuration/change management, and classified environments.
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions and document recommendations for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME and technical recommendations for design, integration, modernization, and sustainment of AFRL enterprise digital platforms and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders and technical teams to analyze mission needs and translate objectives into technical solutions.
• Evaluate architectures and emerging technologies; recommend modernization approaches for performance, security, interoperability, and scalability.
• Define technical standards and implementation approaches, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and governance requirements.
• Analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Review designs, test plans, and deliverables for accuracy and readiness for operational use.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, technical reports, operating procedures, and training materials; provide knowledge transfer.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Enterprise infra

Software integration

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/IT/Engineering

Job description

Wright-Patterson AFB

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're Looking For People Who

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

• This position is contingent upon contract award and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.*

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical recommendations for the design, integration, modernization, and sustainment of AFRL enterprise digital platforms, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders and technical teams to analyze mission needs, validate requirements, identify system dependencies, and translate operational objectives into actionable technical solutions.
• Evaluate existing architectures and emerging technologies; recommend modernization approaches that improve system performance, security, interoperability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Define and refine technical standards, procedures, and implementation approaches within the assigned area of expertise, ensuring alignment with applicable cybersecurity, configuration management, and governance requirements.
• Analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes and cross-system impacts, and coordinate corrective actions with engineering, development, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Review technical designs, test plans, test results, and deliverables to verify accuracy, requirements compliance, integration readiness, and suitability for operational use.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, technical reports, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials; provide knowledge transfer to technical teams and users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Demonstrated advanced expertise in one or more relevant technical disciplines, such as cloud platforms, Kubernetes and containerization, Infrastructure as Code, enterprise infrastructure, software integration, or cybersecurity.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles to requirements analysis, architecture development, system integration, modernization planning, and technical problem resolution.
• Working knowledge of secure system design, cybersecurity compliance, configuration and change management, and the operational considerations associated with classified or controlled Government environments.
• Experience evaluating technical solutions and validating designs, test results, and deliverables against functional, security, performance, and interoperability requirements.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts, document recommendations, and collaborate with Government stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams.

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit‑based principles to make employment‑related decisions.

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