What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV position at Invictus International?
Title: IP Architecture Subject Matter Expert IV
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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 expreince
- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled