Enterprise Architect

Description

This is a regular position in the IT Infrastructure and Operations job family.

The team sets out, records and moves forward the company's IT setup across networks, infrastructure, applications, cloud and cybersecurity.

The team supports IT and cybersecurity work for 54 states and territories, following Army, DISA and DoW policy to keep the environment secure, scalable and current.

As a senior enterprise architect you are a hands-on technical contributor, not a formal team lead. You shape architecture and modernization work and give senior technical guidance so solutions stay consistent, secure and matched to mission and business goals. The team relies on your deep expertise and sound judgment.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm with 26,000 staff that serves major US government, defense and intelligence agencies, operating in 50+ countries with capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Responsibilities

• Help build and refine enterprise architectures, covering current (as-is) and target (to-be) states for infrastructure, applications, data and security.
• Help create and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps for modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity and technology standardization.
• Advise architects, engineers, program staff and cybersecurity teams on architecture options and their tradeoffs.
• Capture, document and maintain the enterprise IT environment for 54 states and territories, including models, diagrams, inventories and reference architectures.
• Apply and reinforce architecture principles, standards and patterns that support interoperability, security and reuse across programs.
• Assess existing systems and proposed solutions against enterprise architecture, security, performance and operational constraints.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and industry trends, and recommend where they fit.
• Turn complex architectures into clear diagrams, models and documents for technical and non-technical readers.
• Work with cybersecurity teams so architectures support zero trust, RMF and DoW, Army and DISA security policy.
• Take part in technical exchange meetings, design reviews and architecture boards, giving expert input and constructive feedback.
• Find architecture gaps, dependencies and risks, and propose fixes or mitigations.
• Improve architecture documentation, modeling practices, data quality and configuration management.
• Informally mentor junior and mid-level team members, sharing best practices and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Required: 5+ years of related experience.
• Required: 5+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, systems architecture, network engineering, systems engineering or related IT disciplines.
• Required: experience supporting or designing large-scale enterprise environments, on-premises, hybrid and/or cloud.
• Required: US citizenship.
• Required: high school diploma.
• Required: active SECRET security clearance, which must be maintained.
• Required: DoW 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, before start.
• Required: a computing environment certification, such as ITIL v4 Foundations, within 6 months of hire.
• Required: conformance to DoW 8140 certification standards when they apply to the program or contract.
• Preferred: AA, AS, BA or BS in IT or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent mix of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience.
• Strongly preferred: experience in DoW, Army, DISA or other federal or defense environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and practices, such as DoWAF, TOGAF and UML/SysML.
• Deep understanding of network, infrastructure and systems architecture, including routing and switching, firewalls, virtualization, storage, identity management and cloud services.
• Proficiency with architecture and modeling tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, Visio and draw.io, plus data validation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, including hybrid architecture and migration considerations.
• Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles, RMF, and DoW and Army security directives and standards.
• Experience in ITSM or ITIL environments using tools such as ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Azure, M365 and SharePoint, and how they fit into enterprise architectures.
• Ability to take initiative, set priorities and deliver high-quality results with little supervision.
• Ability to juggle several priorities while applying strong technical, communication and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to work well with diverse teams.
• Reliable, professional and detail-oriented.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Listed skill areas: architecture principles, customer support, systems architecture, systems design and technical support.

Conditions

Hybrid role based in Falls Church, Virginia, USA: 3 days onsite and up to 2 days telework per week.

Scheduled hours: 40 per week.

Travel: less than 10%.

Onboarding and transition require onsite support for up to 60 days.

Work schedules may change with mission needs, as directed by the company or US government leadership.

Likely salary range: $119,000 to $161,000. This is not a guaranteed figure. Pay is set by experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

As part of hiring, you will complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI to confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. You must be on camera for virtual interviews, and the company may photograph you for verification. By continuing, you consent to collection and use of your biometric data for identity and security purposes.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• AI-powered career tools that identify career steps and learning opportunities.
• An internal mobility team to help you reach your career goals.
• A military-friendly workplace with an award-winning culture of innovation.