Technical Advisor - Cloud, Application, Data & AI

We are seeking an experienced Technical Advisor to provide part-time, senior-level technical guidance and solutioning support for our internal teams and Federal Government customer engagements.

The Technical Advisor will serve as a trusted technical resource responsible for developing and reviewing technical solutions, architectures, approaches, and responses across Cloud, Application, Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and other emerging technology areas., * Serve as an internal technical advisor and subject matter expert for Federal customer opportunities and projects.

• Develop high-level and detailed technical solutions and solution architectures based on customer requirements.
• Provide technical expertise across:
• Cloud: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Application Architecture & Modernization
• Data Engineering, Data Platforms & Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI) & Machine Learning
• Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Microservices
• Cybersecurity and Zero Trust
• DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Cloud Automation
• Containers, Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Architecture
• Data & AI platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI-enabled solutions
• Other emerging and high-growth technologies relevant to Federal IT modernization.
• Analyze Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Statements of Objectives (SOOs) and translate requirements into technical approaches.
• Develop technical solution concepts, architecture diagrams, technology stacks, implementation approaches, and solution narratives.
• Support proposal solutioning, technical writing, and technical reviews.
• Collaborate with business development, capture, proposal, recruiting, and delivery teams to develop technically competitive solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend where they can provide value to Federal customers.
• Review proposed technical approaches for feasibility, scalability, security, cost, and alignment with Federal requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to internal teams.
• Participate in customer discussions, technical briefings, solution presentations, and architecture reviews when required.
• Help identify technology partners, platforms, tools, and technical capabilities needed to support customer requirements., The candidate should be comfortable moving between Cloud + Application + Data + AI + Security + Emerging Technologies and providing practical, commercially viable recommendations.

Engagement Details

• Part-Time
• Remote
• Hourly Consulting Engagement
• Flexible hours based on project and proposal requirements
• Primarily internal advisory and Federal customer support
• Opportunity to support multiple Federal technology initiatives and proposals

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology, IT architecture, engineering, consulting, or technical solutioning.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical solutions and architectures for complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of at least two major cloud platforms, preferably AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Broad understanding of modern Application, Data, Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable solution approaches.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting Federal Government customers, contracts, proposals, or solutioning efforts.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time advisory capacity and provide expertise when needed.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., * Experience with Federal IT modernization and cloud transformation.
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Technical Architecture.
• Knowledge of Federal technology and security frameworks such as:
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
• Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
• Zero Trust Architecture
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Agents, or AI governance.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, containers, Infrastructure as Code, and DevSecOps.
• Experience supporting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought, and government technical responses.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• TOGAF certification
• Other relevant cloud, architecture, cybersecurity, data, or AI certifications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technology generalist with deep expertise in architecture and solutioning rather than someone limited to a single technology stack.

You should be able to walk into a Federal customer requirement, understand the mission and technical challenges, and answer

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule