Principal Technical Director - Digital Ecosystem SME

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Dayton, OH

20h

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a highly accomplished Digital Ecosystem SME to serve as a Principal Technical Director, interfacing with senior government stakeholders, industry partners, warfighter communities, and contractors. This position requires a visionary leader who can craft innovative strategies, align technical solutions to operational needs, and oversee the development of federated digital ecosystem capabilities to drive mission-critical outcomes. Acting as an essential liaison between government leadership and technical teams, this individual will lead efforts to integrate robust network architectures, enhance warfighter capabilities, and secure digital ecosystem solutions that are responsive to dynamic mission requirements across multiple domains. This role combines high-level technical expertise, systems integration skills, and operational depth, setting the foundation for scalable digital frameworks that deliver resilient and interoperable solutions while ensuring mission success at the strategic and tactical levels.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in systems engineering, advanced network topology development, cyber architecture design, and warfighter operational support.
Proven expertise in designing, integrating, and implementing federated digital ecosystems to meet the demands of government missions and warfighter readiness.
Extensive experience interfacing with senior DoD leadership and cross-functional contractor teams to align technical capabilities with mission objectives.
Mastery of network architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, and multi-domain system interoperability.
Deep knowledge of warfighter CONOPS and CONEMP methodologies, ensuring technical solutions align with operational concepts.
Expertise in guiding cyber resilience initiatives, including Zero Trust architectures, threat detection systems, and secure data pipelines.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to advocate for technical, operational, and strategic solutions to diverse audiences.
Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required. Due to clearance requirements, U.S citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and digital twins as applied to multi-domain digital ecosystems.
Experience supporting classified data-sharing environments within SCIFs, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines and cybersecurity mandates.
Strategic knowledge of DoD initiatives, including JADC2, Mission Partner Environment (MPE), and global allied interoperability solutions.
Operational experience in warfighter communities or environments, enabling direct contributions to mission support and readiness.
Strong program management sensibilities, coordinating technical deliverables while maintaining alignment with mission timelines and strategic development goals.
Advanced degree preferred in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Cybersecurity, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Ecosystem Development:
Serve as the Principal Technical Director, providing leadership and expert advisement on federated digital ecosystem architectures to align with government priorities, operational requirements, and evolving threats.
Act as a trusted interface between senior government stakeholders and contractor teams, driving collaboration, strategic alignment, and systems integration across mission-critical initiatives.
Shape solutions to optimize interoperability across network topology, warfighter-driven ecosystems, cyber frameworks, and joint operations environments.
Guide technical roadmaps and architectural frameworks for seamless digital ecosystem scalability and resilience, addressing current and future multi-domain defense priorities.
Technical Innovation and Systems Integration:
Lead network topology development and integration across system architectures to ensure operational performance and cybersecurity resilience in federated environments.
Optimize warfighter technologies by integrating tools and methodologies aligned with mission-driven CONOPS (Concept of Operations) and CONEMP (Concept of Employment) frameworks.
Oversee the design, implementation, and sustainment of cyber-focused architectures and secure communication systems for mission assurance.
Provide system-level analysis, performance diagnostics, and simulation expertise to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.
Operational Coordination and Multi-Domain Integration:
Support the seamless functionality of federated digital ecosystems across multi-domain operations, ensuring interoperability within Command & Control (C2) architectures.
Drive adoption and refinement of emerging technologies such as secure cloud ecosystems, advanced AI systems, and next-generation data-sharing frameworks to empower warfighters and decision-makers.
Collaborate with cyber and network SMEs to integrate real-time threat detection, countermeasure tools, and secure data solutions into government operations.
Maintain alignment with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and Mission Partner Environment (MPE) initiatives to ensure unified operations across warfighter systems and allied networks.
Program Stewardship and Stakeholder Communication:
Lead technical discussions and program reviews, delivering actionable data and insights to senior leadership and program stakeholders.
Deliver comprehensive technical documentation, performance analyses, and data-driven reports aligned with DoD goals and benchmarks.
Cultivate relationships with key government leaders and program managers, ensuring technical solutions remain aligned with operational priorities and strategic goals.
Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams, promoting mission-focused innovation and performance excellence across digital and operational ecosystems.