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Sr. Enterprise Architect III (6795)

MetroStar
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2027

As Sr. Enterprise Architect III, you’ll shape the technology strategy for complex enterprise environments. You will connect cloud, cybersecurity, data, applications, networks, and operations into cohesive architectures and roadmaps that guide modernization and long-term technology decisions.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

  • Enterprise Architecture: Develop and maintain enterprise architectures that align cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, applications, networks, and operational capabilities with government organizational objectives and long-term technology strategy.
  • Technology Strategy & Roadmaps: Develop enterprise technology strategies, target-state architectures, modernization roadmaps, and transition plans that guide the evolution of legacy and emerging technology environments.
  • Cloud Architecture: Define enterprise cloud architecture patterns and standards for Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, interoperable, and cost-effective.
  • Architecture Governance: Establish and facilitate architecture governance processes, technical review boards, reference architectures, design standards, and decision frameworks to ensure technology solutions align with enterprise objectives.
  • Solution Integration: Evaluate complex technical requirements and develop integrated architectures spanning cloud platforms, networks, cybersecurity, identity, applications, data, DevSecOps, and enterprise services.
  • Zero Trust & Cybersecurity Architecture: Incorporate Zero Trust principles, identity-centric security, network segmentation, data protection, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity requirements into enterprise architecture designs.
  • Modernization & Transformation: Assess legacy systems and technical debt while developing modernization strategies that leverage cloud-native services, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), APIs, containers, and other modern engineering practices.
  • Architecture Analysis: Evaluate emerging technologies, architectural alternatives, technical dependencies, risks, costs, and tradeoffs to provide informed recommendations to organizational and technical leadership.
  • Standards & Documentation: Develop and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts, reference architectures, system diagrams, technical standards, interface definitions, architecture decision records, and technology roadmaps.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with client and organizational leadership, program management, solution architects, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, application teams, and other stakeholders to translate business, operational, and security requirements into cohesive enterprise technology solutions.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
  • 15 years of experience in enterprise IT, systems engineering, cloud architecture, solution architecture, or related technical disciplines.
  • 8 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale architectures across cloud, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, applications, or data environments.
  • Strong experience architecting Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments, including compute, networking, identity, storage, security, monitoring, and platform services.
  • Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architecture strategies, target-state architectures, reference architectures, technology roadmaps, and modernization plans.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure architecture, Azure Landing Zones, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure networking, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and enterprise governance.
  • Experience designing architectures incorporating Zero Trust, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, automation, API integration, containerization, and cloud-native technologies.
  • Experience supporting large enterprise, public sector, or regulated environments and developing architectures aligned with NIST, RMF, security authorization, and applicable compliance requirements.
  • Experience evaluating technology alternatives, architectural tradeoffs, technical risks, interoperability requirements, and lifecycle considerations across complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong written, verbal, and executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for client and organizational leadership, program management, and engineering teams.

SALARY RANGE:$150,000.00 - $190,000.00   

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

  • The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Company-paid training and/or certifications
    • Referral bonuses

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To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

 What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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