Technical Advocate

ECS Limited
Stafford, VA, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $160,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Software Applications Cloud Engineering Identity and Access Management Windows Servers Zero Trust Network Access Systems Architecture Virtualization Technology Cloud Platform System HybridCloud Storage Technologies Information Technology

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Advocate to work in our Stafford, VA office.

The Technical Advocate serves as a trusted technical advisor, partnering with diverse organizations, technical teams, and stakeholders to assess existing IT environments and develop practical cloud adoption and migration strategies. This role is highly consultative, focusing on discovery, technical engagement, infrastructure assessment, and solution recommendations rather than direct implementation.

The successful candidate will engage with multiple geographically dispersed sites and independent technical organizations to understand current infrastructure, governance, security policies, storage architectures, networking requirements, and operational constraints. Using these assessments, the engineer will formulate cloud architecture recommendations, migration approaches, and modernization roadmaps that align with organizational objectives, security requirements, and technical best practices.

This position bridges business objectives and technical execution by translating complex technical environments into actionable cloud transformation strategies.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, systems architecture, or technical consulting.
  • Ability to travel CONUS (~10%-20%)
  • Experience engaging directly with technical stakeholders across multiple organizations or business units.
  • Strong understanding of:

  • Enterprise networking
  • Storage technologies
  • Virtualization platforms
  • Windows server infrastructure
  • Identity and access management
  • Enterprise security principles

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud platform

Detailed understanding of on-prem desktop application infrastructure

Knowledge of cloud migration methodologies and workload assessment.

Experience supporting federal, defense, or regulated environments

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused recommendations. Desired Skills

  • Experience with hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
  • Familiarity with enterprise governance frameworks.
  • Experience conducting infrastructure assessments or technical discovery engagements.
  • Experience with migration assessment tools and cloud readiness evaluations.

About the company

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

  • Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
  • Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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