Technical Advisor (Modernization Lead)

About the role

This on-site position in Chesapeake, VA (with some remote options) leads enterprise-wide modernization of network, transport, cybersecurity, and C4ISR systems. The role combines deep technical expertise with a consulting mindset to diagnose organizational challenges, identify modernization opportunities, and develop solutions that improve operational tempo, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization planning and architectural development for networks, cybersecurity, transport systems, and C4ISR capabilities to relay to the Government customer.
• Develop technical roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities, mission needs, and long-term modernization strategies.
• Translate operational or business requirements into technical specifications, system designs, and integration strategies.
• Guide decisions related to data transport, cloud migration, hybrid architectures, network hardening, and secure information sharing solutions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment across engineering, operations, IT, and program teams.
• Ensure technical designs comply with applicable DoD standards, organizational policies, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Oversee system integration, testing, configuration management, and risk identification/mitigation efforts.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams in support of modernization activities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to improving readiness, resilience, and operational performance.
• Conduct interoperability assessments and ensure alignment across related systems and enterprise architectures.
• Serve as the contract team’s stakeholder in meetings with the engineering team, providing critical insight into operational realities and potential constraints.
• Help oversee modernization actions taken by StratasCorp’s operational team, including shipboard network upgrades, Network Operations Center (NOC) cloud migration, and the introduction of new technology or processes.
• Contribute to special projects and company corporate tasking.

Minimal travel may be required.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of modernization planning and architectural development experience.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $120,000 to $130,000 annually. The final starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, work location, internal equity, and market considerations.