Senior Networking Engineering Technical Advisor

Overview 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 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 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, 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 Pay Range Base Pay $165k-$175k, subject to skill level, qualifications and location. Originally posted on Himalayas