Senior Networking Engineering 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 roadmaps and assess technical feasibility of initiatives

· Assist with technical assessments and recommendations across disciplines such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN), cloud architecture, 5G 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, 5G, Platform Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or ICAM)

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

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

· Must be able to travel approximately 10% of a year

Base Pay $165k-$175k, subject to skill level, qualifications and location. 

Active Secret clearance; DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent); subject matter expertise in a technical domain; Agile familiarity; strong communication; 10% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• providing technical advising
• evaluating legacy systems
• supporting agile execution

Skills & Tools

Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Cloud, AI/ML, 5G, ICAM

Job Details

• Category: Engineering
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Norfolk or Arlington
• Salary: USD 165,000 – 175,000 / year
• Languages: English

About Falconwood, Inc.

A woman and veteran-owned business providing executive-level consultants and programmatic support to DoD IT initiatives. — Industry: Information Technology