IT Strategist
Core
Direct the development of IC Exchange Points (ICX) and manage the implementation of scalable, single ATO covering global kiosks to connect contractor network backbones and enable streamlined TS/SCI access for the Defense Industrial Base.
Role type
Senior IT Strategist (Defense/Intelligence)
Builds
IC Exchange Points (ICX), Commercial Wide Area Network (CWAN), and a commercial fee-for-service model for classified infrastructure.
Domain
Defense/Intelligence Community, Classified Infrastructure, Secure Cloud
Required skills
Strategic project management, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle, ICD 705 SCIF build-outs, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), secure cloud environments, Type-1 encrypted transport, modern software development lifecycles, hardware deployment, facility construction, IT network activation, technical and cybersecurity concept explanation.
Preferred skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Agile/Scrum certification, DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM), familiarity with classified cloud architectures (AWS Secret/Top Secret, Microsoft Azure Government Secret).
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Cloud, Hardware, IaaS, Support, Network, Security, DevOps
Responsibilities
Direct the development of IC Exchange Points (ICX) using high-speed peering; Manage implementation of a scalable, single ATO covering global kiosks; Oversee integration of government-controlled peering with a contractor Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) network; Verify that all commercial transport network connections use required Type-1 encryption; Enable the contractor to serve as the industry Program Management Office (PMO); Assess and authorize future hosting services; Lead the Classified Infrastructure as a Service (CIaaS) Pilot; Oversee strategic implementation of the Commercial Wide Area Network (CWAN); Guide the transition from government-funded infrastructure to a commercial fee-for-service model; Ensure the solution follows a Zero Data Footprint policy.
