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Senior Enterprise Architect

BAE Systems
Washington, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026 CLOSED ON 4/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Enterprise Architect position at BAE Systems?


Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Enterprise Architect Senior to join our team and provide support to facilitate operations on a critical infrastructure and services program. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/modernize. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Q3/Q4 of 2026.

The Enterprise Architect Senior responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Enterprise Architect Senior
The Senior Enterprise Architect plays a critical role in designing and developing robust enterprise architecture solutions that align with the program’s strategic goals. Conducts thorough assessments of current systems, identifying opportunities for technological advancements, and ensuring seamless integration across various architecture domains. Develops detailed architecture plans, collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs, and translating these needs into effective architectural solutions. The Senior Enterprise Architect will also focus on optimizing existing systems, enhancing interoperability, and ensuring the scalability and security of architectural frameworks. Provides technical leadership, guiding architectural projects from conception to completion, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelors degree and 9 years or in lieu of degree 4 more years of relevant work experience or Masters degree and 7 years of relevant work experience or PhD and 4 years of relevant work experience.

One of the following certifications: Certified Network Defender, SecurityX/ CASP , CCSP, Cloud , CSSLP, GDSA, GSEC, CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GCLD, GICSP

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $115,779 - $196,825

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