Tyto Athene is searching for a Technical Advisor - SME to support U.S. Southern Command on the SCITES II Contract in Doral, Florida. Positions are located both CONUS/OCONUS at the SOUTHCOM HQ in Doral, FL, and at the TSOC and other locations abroad (GTMO, Honduras, Colombia etc.).

The SME Technical Advisor supports mission-critical operations and advise contract and government leadership on advanced technical strategies, risk mitigation, architectural planning, and operational improvements. This role provides expert-level guidance on emerging technologies, system integration, and enterprise-wide IT strategies supporting USSOUTHCOM and mission partner objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the strategic technical advisor to contract and government stakeholders, providing expert recommendations on USSOUTHCOM IT initiatives, system modernization, cybersecurity and digital transformation
• Leads complex assessments of current architectures, identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for system and process enhancements
• Guides the adoption and implementation of emerging technologies, including cloud, virtualization, data analytics, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Attends and supports engineering, change and architectural review boards
• Provides expert input for acquisition strategy, capability planning and system requirements definitions
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary technical teams and leadership to ensure solutions meet mission, cost and schedule requirements
• Evaluate system performance metrics and risk thresholds; develop actionable insights and technical recommendations
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts by sharing subject matter expertise and best practices

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, enterprise architecture or technology consulting
• Proven experience advising DoD leadership or equivalent senior technical decision makers
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise IT systems, networks, cybersecurity frameworks and cloud architectures
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity compliance frameworks, including DoD RMF, STIGs, and Zero Trust principles
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desired:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Experience with Agile or DevSecOps environments
• Knowledge or NIPR/SIPR operations, Desktop as a Service (DaaS) / virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and enterprise services
• Familiarity with DoD and DISA service models and performance standards
• Proven ability to drive customer satisfaction, operational efficient and continuous improvement
• ServiceNow certified Implementation Specialist
• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification

Clearance:

• Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

Certification:

• DoD 8570 Baseline & CE certifications are required for all positions and may vary slightly depending on the skillset required to perform the role
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• ITIL Foundations or higher certification
• Cloud Certifications
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• DoD Cloud Computing SRG-aligned training

Location:

• Doral, Florida

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.