IP Archtecure SME with Security Clearance

Job Description
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