IP Architecture SME

Title: IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV

Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Washington, D.C

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Position Overview:

The IP Architecture SME serves as a senior technical authority responsible for leading the design, engineering, and optimization of complex enterprise network and information systems. This role provides expert-level technical leadership, architecture design, and program oversight for high-risk, mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities:

Serve as technical SME and advisor to executive leadership on complex network, systems, and telecommunications architectures

Lead design, development, and implementation of enterprise LAN/WAN, cloud, and integrated system architectures

Provide technical direction across full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, testing, and performance optimization

Conduct trade studies and end-to-end system analyses to optimize lifecycle performance and scalability

Identify and resolve complex hardware/software and network interface issues

Establish and enforce architecture standards, governance, and best practices

Coordinate with government and contract leadership to define requirements and deliver mission-aligned solutions

Lead and supervise technical teams, including subordinate managers, ensuring high-quality deliverables

Develop and maintain architecture documentation, specifications, and implementation plans

Support high-risk programs as primary technical authority and consultant

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Minimum eight (8) years of directly related experience

Deep expertise in IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, routing, switching) and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Extensive experience designing enterprise network architectures, including scalability, high availability, and redundancy

Proficiency with networking platforms and technologies (e.g., Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos) and security solutions (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Strong knowledge of network security architecture, segmentation, and access control policies

Experience with network performance optimization, troubleshooting, and capacity planning

Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking, virtual networking, and software-defined networking (SDN), including AWS and Azure environments

Demonstrated leadership in architecture governance, technical oversight, and cross-functional team coordination

Strong communication skills with ability to provide technical guidance and stakeholder engagement

Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP (or equivalent) certifications

Experience working in a DoD or IC environment
Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph