Network Architect SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Ho-Chunk•Washington, DC

11d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

All Native Group is looking to fill the position for Subject Matter Expert (SME). The Subject Matter Expert (SME) Labor Category is a key resource within TWD. TWD engages in multiple large-scale ongoing remediation, retrofit, and new buildout efforts throughout managed networks that will require comprehensive project management support and technical expertise. The SME will support these efforts and offer thought leadership to current subject matter specialists and engineers. Essential Functions Serve as primary technical POC for government customer Division Level leadership to ensure mission objectives and strategic/technical vision is executed, Provide strategic thought leadership and support on forward-leaning technologies that support not only the Division's mission and objectives, but also the Office and Bureau goals and objectives. Provide project and portfolio management for Division Level strategic/forward-leaning initiatives and projects, Lead and manage Proof of Concepts (POCs), Pilots, Authority to Test, and Analysis of Alternatives as it relates to Enterprise-wide initiatives, Provide technical management and strategic guidance to subject matter experts (SMEs) in areas including, but not limited to, enterprise data networking, unified communications UC, WiFi, and cloud-related Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. Create and author artifacts as it relates to technical and strategic initiatives; artifacts include, but not limited to Executive-level briefings, Technology Roadmap(s), Course of Action (COA) plans, weekly activity reports, IRM-level Strategic Communication Articles, Pilot Concept of Operation Plans/Schedules, Contingency Plans, Operational Runbooks/Checklist, SWOTs, and data visualization/dashboards, Provide advisory to Branch Level Operations and Maintenance (O&M) by creating, reviewing, and verifying processes are implemented in accordance with government approval, Provide support to Branch Level Business Operations as it relates to financial-related tasks (e.g., cost modeling) and frameworks (e.g, Technology Business Management, TBM), as well as vendor relationship support.

Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience is required for this position (See, Essential Functions” and “Competencies” sections)
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
Required CCIE- (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)

Nice To Haves

Desired- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Desired- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

Responsibilities

Serve as primary technical POC for government customer Division Level leadership to ensure mission objectives and strategic/technical vision is executed
Provide strategic thought leadership and support on forward-leaning technologies that support not only the Division's mission and objectives, but also the Office and Bureau goals and objectives.
Provide project and portfolio management for Division Level strategic/forward-leaning initiatives and projects
Lead and manage Proof of Concepts (POCs), Pilots, Authority to Test, and Analysis of Alternatives as it relates to Enterprise-wide initiatives
Provide technical management and strategic guidance to subject matter experts (SMEs) in areas including, but not limited to, enterprise data networking, unified communications UC, WiFi, and cloud-related Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms.
Create and author artifacts as it relates to technical and strategic initiatives; artifacts include, but not limited to Executive-level briefings, Technology Roadmap(s), Course of Action (COA) plans, weekly activity reports, IRM-level Strategic Communication Articles, Pilot Concept of Operation Plans/Schedules, Contingency Plans, Operational Runbooks/Checklist, SWOTs, and data visualization/dashboards
Provide advisory to Branch Level Operations and Maintenance (O&M) by creating, reviewing, and verifying processes are implemented in accordance with government approval
Provide support to Branch Level Business Operations as it relates to financial-related tasks (e.g., cost modeling) and frameworks (e.g, Technology Business Management, TBM), as well as vendor relationship support.
Use information technology expertise and/or industry-focused experience in fulfilling the interpreted customer specification.
Provide thought leadership related to current and future customer plans with regard to the ongoing efforts.
The Subject Matter Expert may also serve in a quality control role for completed tasks and plan reviews.
Manage all or part of the forward-leaning technical initiatives (e.g., pilot initiatives, analysis of alternatives, authority to test) as it relates to data, voice, WiFi, and cloud.
Ensures all critical/high and/ or VIP incidents or service requests are tracked, monitored, attended to or resolved promptly and efficiently within service level targets and/or scheduled timeframes.
Act as primary technical POC for government customer Division Level leadership to ensure mission objectives and technical vision is executed.
Frequently communicates with Team Leads on upcoming projects, system maintenance activities, and unplanned events to ensure staff are prepared to support the Department.
Report and analyze all operational and performance-based metrics to identify service improvement and/or training initiatives.
Identify, notify, and address operational/system deficiencies promptly with Government Stakeholders and Program Manager.
Consults, researches, recommends, and implements new data solutions into the enterprise.
Must be willing and able to learn and retain information.
Must be able to work independently and in team environments.
Good oral and written communication skills

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life.
A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits

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