Senior Engineer Technical Advisor

Falconwood, Inc. is a woman and veteran-owned business providing executive-level consultants and programmatic support to Department of Defense (DoD) IT initiatives and programs. We offer expert consultation across a diverse range of IT disciplines, including acquisition strategy, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud implementation. 

We are seeking a Senior Engineer Technical Advisor to join our Assistant Program Executive Officer – Engineering team. This role will serve as a strategic engineering resource, offering high-level guidance on current and emerging technologies while contributing hands-on support during Agile program execution when needed. 

• Provide technical advising and subject matter expertise on systems integration, emerging technologies, and enterprise architecture 

• Evaluate legacy systems and recommend modernization strategies, including decommissioning opportunities 

• Support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) on an ad hoc basis with hands-on technical input 

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop network strategies, roadmaps, and assess technical feasibility of initiatives 

• Assist with technical assessments and recommendations across disciplines such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN), cloud architecture, 5G wireless integration, AI/ML applications, and ICAM solutions 

• Participate in solution reviews and architecture working groups to support enterprise-wide IT decisions 

• Stay informed of DoD technology standards and trends to inform future-state planning 

• Must hold an active Secret clearance 

• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) 

• Proven Subject Matter Expertise in at least one technical domain (e.g., Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Cloud, AI/ML, Platform Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or ICAM) 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure products 

• Familiarity with Network Modernization, including Cisco products (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.)  

• Requires an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SIPRNet access. 

• Demonstrated experience in network administration within a Classified environment 

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to support Agile Release Trains 

• Experience administering and maintaining SIPRNet infrastructure, including servers, network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), and associated equipment   

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially when advising cross-functional teams 

• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of a year 
• Experience supporting IT modernization or transformation efforts within a DoD or Federal environment 
• Knowledge of systems integration, network design, and legacy-to-modern transitions 

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, Zero Trust) 

180000-185000