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.

Responsibilities

• 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 s t r a t e gie s, 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

Qualifications

• 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 w ith Network Modernization , including Cisco products (routers, switches, firewalls , etc.)

• R equires 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)

Pay Range

180000-185000