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Enterprise Architect

UnavailableHybridFull Time$145,000–$165,000 /yrPosted 25 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • enterprise architecture
  • system integration
  • platform operations
  • cybersecurity
  • RMF
  • FISMA
  • NIST
  • enterprise-scale data integration
  • API
  • event-driven integration

Nice to have

  • Databricks
  • Tableau
  • Qlik
  • Foundry
  • Palantir
  • Jupiter

Role summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect in Washington D.C. for a hybrid role. The architect will design enterprise architectures to support strategic transformations, including cloud and digital solutions. Responsibilities include applying advanced technical expertise, developing innovative solutions, and working with autonomy. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 12+ years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in enterprise architecture, system integration, platform operations, or cybersecurity. Key qualifications include experience with architecture design, analysis, data integration, MBSE/DoDAF, and RMF/NIST/FISMA compliance. The ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders is essential. Preferred qualifications include cloud architecture experience (AWS, GovCloud), enterprise analytics platforms, and relevant certifications.

GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Enterprise Architect. This position will be located in Washington D.C. and will be hybrid position.


Responsibilities

  • Designs enterprise architecture (EA) to enable strategic or tactical transformations through informed decision-making at any level of an enterprise to support governance, future growth, adaptability, optimization, innovation, and modernization initiatives such as cloud or digital solutions.
  • Applies advanced advisory skills or extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Works without considerable direction. 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, system integration, platform operations, or cybersecurity or RMF-aligned environments
  • Experience designing enterprise-level architectures, models, blueprints, and technical roadmaps
  • Experience analyzing current-state architectures, performing trade-off analyses, and defining target architectures for complex organizations
  • Experience with enterprise IT environments, including governance, compliance, NIST, RMF, and FISMA requirements
  • Experience with enterprise-scale data integration, interface patterns, and system interoperability such as API or event-driven integration
  • Experience developing or maintaining MBSE or DoDAF architecture views including AVs, CVs, OVs, SVs, PVs, and StdVs
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across governance, cybersecurity, engineering, and portfolio domains

Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust



Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with enterprise analytics platforms such as Databricks, Tableau, Qlik, Foundry, Palantir, Jupiter, or WDP
  • Experience with cloud architecture, AWS, Nutanix (NC2), and GovCloud-aligned infrastructure design
  • Knowledge of portfolio management, governance operations, IM or IT requirements management, and risk reduction methodologies
  • Master's degree in a technical or business discipline such as IT, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration
  • Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) or DoD or industry EA Certification
  • DoD 8140 or Cyber Workforce Framework-aligned cybersecurity Certifications such as CASP+, Security+, or SSCP Certification
  • Personnel shall possess strong communication skills, ability to work with business and IT stakeholders, and knowledge of OMB and Treasury EA guidance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.
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