Enterprise Architect

The Enterprise Architecture team defines, documents, and advances the enterprise IT environment across networking, infrastructure, applications, cloud, and cybersecurity. As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will drive architecture development and modernization, provide senior-level technical guidance, and help ensure that solutions are consistent, secure, and aligned with mission and business objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of enterprise architectures, including current and target states across infrastructure, applications, data, and security.
• Support the creation and maintenance of enterprise architecture roadmaps that guide modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and technology standardization.
• Provide senior-level technical insight and recommendations to architects, engineers, program staff, and cybersecurity teams on architecture options and tradeoffs.
• Capture, document, and maintain the enterprise IT environment, including models, diagrams, inventories, and reference architectures for 54 states and territories.
• Apply and reinforce architecture principles, standards, and patterns that promote interoperability, security, and reuse across programs.
• Assess existing systems and proposed solutions for alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, performance needs, and operational constraints.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends and contribute to assessments and recommendations for their applicability.
• Translate complex technical architectures into clear diagrams, models, and documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure architectures support zero trust principles, RMF, and DoW/Army/DISA security policies.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, design reviews, and architecture boards, providing expert input and constructive feedback.
• Identify architecture gaps, dependencies, and risks, and propose improvements or mitigations.
• Support improvements in architecture documentation, modeling practices, data quality, and configuration management.
• Informally mentor and support junior and mid-level team members, sharing best practices and lessons learned.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma required.
• AA/AS/BA/BS in IT or a related technical discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications/training, and work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related IT disciplines.
• Experience supporting or designing large-scale enterprise environments (on-prem, hybrid, and/or cloud).
• Experience in DoW, Army, DISA, or other federal/defense environments strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and practices (e.g., DoWAF, TOGAF, UML/SysML).
• Deep understanding of network, infrastructure, and systems architecture (e.g., routing/switching, firewalls, virtualization, storage, identity management, cloud services).
• Proficiency with architecture and modeling tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, Visio, draw.io) and data validation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., Azure, AWS), including hybrid architecture concepts and migration considerations.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, RMF, and DoW/Army security directives and standards.
• Experience working in ITSM/ITIL-based environments and using tools such as ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure, M365, SharePoint) and their integration within enterprise architectures.
• Must meet DoW 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start.
• Must obtain a computing environment certification (e.g., ITIL v4 Foundations) within six months of hire.

Location and Work Arrangement

• Location: Falls Church, VA
• Work Schedule: Three (3) days onsite with up to two (2) days telework per week.
• Onboarding/transition period requires onsite support for up to 60 days.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements