Technical Advisor
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
In Person
ConsultingTechnology & Systems Consulting
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience evaluating enterprise IT solutions and advising stakeholders on technical strategy.
- Broad knowledge of infrastructure, applications, cloud and hybrid environments, data integration, and cybersecurity.
- Ability to translate mission requirements into technical alternatives and actionable recommendations.
- Experience developing engineering trade studies, feasibility assessments, and technical risk analyses.
- Ability to evaluate technical debt, lifecycle costs, build/buy options, and modernization priorities.
- Understanding of DevSecOps, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), configuration management, and secure systems integration.
- Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), authorization boundaries, and security requirements for mission systems.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, briefing, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Analyze mission priorities and incoming IT and cybersecurity requirements; identify technical needs, dependencies, constraints, and gaps for stakeholder resolution.
- Advise on enterprise IT architecture, cloud computing strategy, and enterprise data strategy in alignment with DC3 priorities and approved standards.
- Assess existing systems and proposed solutions for feasibility, interoperability, security, maintainability, scalability, and operational impact.
- Support technical evaluations of data-layer interoperability with designated Department of Defense mission partner architectures and systems of record.
- Develop engineering trade studies comparing Refactor, Replatform, Replace, and Retire alternatives before legacy architecture changes, including Total Cost of Ownership models.
- Conduct cost-benefit and build/buy analyses to inform resource allocation, acquisition strategies, portfolio priorities, and investment decisions.
- Assess technical debt in code architecture, obsolete infrastructure, security compliance gaps, and data schemas; contribute to the Enterprise Technical Debt Register.
- Recommend modernization priorities and transition approaches; support remediation planning and approved execution through modular DevSecOps sprints.
- Review technical designs and integration approaches across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments; document risks, assumptions, and tradeoffs.
- Advise on CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, security guardrails, and configuration management practices supporting repeatable delivery.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity specialists on Zero Trust alignment, authorization boundaries, RMF controls, and technical evidence supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) and continuous ATO.
- Research emerging technologies and cybersecurity best practices; present benefits, risks, prerequisites, and implementation recommendations for Government consideration.
- Evaluate proposed artificial intelligence capabilities and use cases with relevant specialists; support research and testing before Government-approved adoption.
- Support enterprise evolution roadmaps, lifecycle planning, resilience, and recovery reviews; coordinate technical dependencies with project and operations teams.
- Prepare technical assessments, decision briefs, recommendations, and stakeholder presentations; facilitate collaboration with internal and external mission partners.
About the company
cFocus Software provides cybersecurity, cross-domain, geospatial, and IT services to federal government agencies. It helps agencies design, implement, and manage security architectures, cross-domain data workflows, and geospatial solutions through consulting, implementation, and ongoing support. It differentiates itself with 18+ years of federal-focused experience and deep domain knowledge in government cybersecurity and geospatial work. Its goal is to help federal agencies protect operations, comply with regulations, and optimize IT and geospatial capabilities for secure, efficient government services.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Largo, Florida
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DHS won its geospatial protest on July 29, 2026, validating cFocus's award.
- GAO denied the NIH emergency call center protest, confirming competitive strength.
- CMMC Level 2 and renewed ISO certifications on July 11 and July 16, 2025 strengthen bids.
What critics are saying
- HUD OCIO POG 4 task order expires September 29, 2026, risking $3.7 million.
- DFC cyber BPA ends September 23, 2026, shrinking recurring revenue visibility.
- Dependence on federal recompetes invites displacement by larger integrators and cloud specialists.
What makes cFocus Software unique
- Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with FedRAMP automation and Azure Government focus.
- Exclusive ATO as a Service branding distinguishes cFocus in federal cloud compliance.
- Small-business SDB status helps win set-aside federal IT work.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options