Kforce has a client that is seeking a Solutions Architecture Support Analyst in Reston, VA. Responsibilities: * Solutions Architecture Support Analyst will provide subject matter expertise and technical analysis in the areas of network operations to include hybrid and hyper-converged compute optimization * Support development and coordination of implementation plans to modernize and optimize network capabilities (i.e., DISN, Military Department (MILDEP) network convergence optimization; 4th Estate Network Optimization; SIPRNet Modernization, edge cloud, IT technical debt, TDM elimination) in support of Department priorities to increase security, enhance effectiveness and gain efficiencies across the DoDIN * Conduct reviews of component implementation plans and support the development and coordination of recommended investment strategies for infrastructure consolidation and optimization * Support the identification of opportunities presented by advances in technology for Information Technology (IT) system modernization as well as associated risks and costs to include Software Defined Networking (SDN), hybrid cloud-based computing including hyper-converged services, and common enterprise-level shared services to support full-stack service delivery * Make recommendations on the initiation, modification, or termination of plans, programs, policies, and procedures to support optimization and technology enhancements for the DoDIN * Support the development and coordination of plans to incorporate these advanced technologies * Provide subject matter expertise and technical analysis in Internet Protocol Version Six (IPv6), including standards, industry trends, global adoption, best current practices, training, implementation, and network security * Support development and coordination of plans to implement IPv6 services within the DoDIN and Internet base capabilities (e.g., cloud services, web services, mobile apps, etc.)