Technical Lead - Deployable Communications Architect

WLG; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WLG is seeking a technical advisor to shape the next generation of deployable communications for a multinational defence organisation. You will assess current systems, identify capability gaps, and develop recommendations for modernisation while supporting architecture reviews and strategic planning.

You will evaluate commercial and government technologies, produce evaluation reports, brief senior leaders, and ensure interoperability with legacy networks and mission services.

Qualifications

• A university degree in computer science, information technology, computer or electrical engineering, telecommunications or an equivalent field.
• At least three years supporting enterprise or tactical communications systems.
• At least three years of demonstrated expertise in cloud computing, network automation, enterprise networking or tactical networking.
• Experience with satellite communications, cyber security, zero trust or AI-assisted network management.

Responsibilities

• Advising the programme director on future deployable communications technologies.
• Assessing current systems and performing capability gap analyses.
• Developing technical recommendations for modernisation initiatives.
• Taking part in architecture reviews and supporting strategic planning.
• Evaluating commercial and government-developed technologies for deployed use.
• Producing technical evaluation reports and delivering technical briefings.
• Evaluating how future technologies integrate with existing architectures, and how they interoperate with legacy systems, mission networks and enterprise services.
• Supporting operational test and evaluation, and reviewing post-exercise findings.
• Running technical risk assessments and recommending mitigations.

Skills

Cloud computing

Network automation

Enterprise networking

Satellite communications

Cyber security

Zero trust

AI-assisted network management

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

WLG is seeking a technical advisor to shape the next generation of deployable communications for a multinational defence organisation. You will assess current systems, identify capability gaps, and develop recommendations for modernisation while supporting architecture reviews and strategic planning.

You will evaluate commercial and government technologies, produce evaluation reports, brief senior leaders, and ensure interoperability with legacy networks and mission services.