Enterprise Architect

- This is a Remote Position -

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for infusing innovation into government-approved program solutions, services, and operations. This role supports infrastructure engineering design, enterprise architecture standards, governance, and infrastructure architecture across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The Architect leads efforts in experimentation, prototyping, concept development, planning, systems design, integration, testing, automation, and service support. 

• Active secret security clearance or higher
• Security+ or similar certification to meet DoD 8140 compliance

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks 
• Lead infrastructure architecture design for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments 
• Drive innovation in government-approved program solutions 
• Conduct infrastructure assessments and optimization analysis 
• Lead systems integration, testing, and automation initiatives 
• Develop strategic IT plans and roadmaps 
• Ensure infrastructure aligns with organizational objectives 
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to IT teams 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 
• 10+ years of recognized expertise in enterprise or infrastructure architecture 
• Expert understanding of enterprise architecture principles, standards, and governance 
• Significant experience with infrastructure architecture and systems design 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and stakeholders 
• Expert-level knowledge of federal IT requirements and standards 
• Experience with large-scale IT transformation initiatives 
• Active secret security clearance or higher
• Security+ or similar certification to meet DoD 8140 compliance

Job Specific Skills 

• Enterprise Architecture Design & Strategy 
• Infrastructure Architecture (On-Premises, Cloud, Hybrid) 
• Systems Integration & Governance 
• IT Portfolio & Strategic Planning 
• Federal Compliance & Standards (NIST, FedRAMP) 

Preferred Skills 

• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification 
• AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification 
• Federal enterprise architecture framework (FEAF) expertise 
• Digital transformation and innovation leadership 

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