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Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Enterprise Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-level architectures and solutions to support complex defense projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the technology landscape and driving innovation for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, principles, and standards to guide technology decisions and investments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business requirements and objectives, and translate them into technical solutions and architectural designs.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise architectures that meet current and future business needs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, and assess their potential impact on the enterprise architecture.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams and stakeholders on architectural best practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead architecture reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with architectural standards and principles.
• Collaborate with solution architects and technical leads to ensure alignment between enterprise architecture and solution architectures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the enterprise architecture and enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to enterprise architecture, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, preferably in a defense or aerospace environment.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing enterprise-level architectures, including infrastructure, applications, data, and security architectures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical and business requirements and develop innovative solutions.
• TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certification in enterprise architecture or related field (e.g., TOGAF certification).
• Experience with cloud computing technologies and architectures, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of DEVSECOPS principles and practices, and experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT or ITIL.
• Experience with enterprise risk management and cybersecurity principles.
• Previous experience in a leadership or management role, with the ability to lead and mentor technical teams.