Enterprise Architect

Overview

Enterprise Architect – Arlington, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you. Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology.

The Enterprise Architect will serve as the senior-most technology strategist, responsible for defining and executing the long-term technology vision and roadmap for the entire enterprise. This role translates business objectives into a cohesive, secure, and scalable enterprise architecture and establishes governance, standards, and patterns that guide future technology investments. The Enterprise Architect engages with C-level executives, business leaders, and engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment and drive innovation.

• Strategy & Vision
  Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap in alignment with DoD strategic goals, modernization efforts, and mission requirements. Define and implement architectural standards based on DoDAF, UAF, and other relevant DoD/IC frameworks. Analyze emerging technologies to assess their applicability and value for enhancing mission capabilities and operational effectiveness.
• Architecture & Design
  Lead the creation of all DoDAF artifacts and views (All, Operational, Capability, System, etc.) to model the enterprise. Design secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions spanning classified (Secret, TS/SCI) and unclassified networks, including AWS/Azure Gov Cloud and on-premises data centers. Develop reference architectures and reusable patterns for mission systems, C4
  
  ISR, data analytics platforms, and Zero Trust implementations.
• Governance & Compliance
  Establish and lead an Architecture Review Board (ARB) to ensure all new solutions comply with established DoD architectural standards and security controls. Ensure architectural adherence to NIST standards, DoD STIGs, RMF, and other federal mandates. Identify and mitigate architectural risks related to cybersecurity, interoperability, and technological obsolescence.
• Collaboration & Leadership
  Collaborate with Program Executive Offices (PEOs), military leaders, and system engineers to ensure architectural alignment across diverse defense programs. Mentor solutions architects and engineers on defense architecture and DoDAF modeling. Communicate complex architectural concepts to senior leadership to secure buy-in and guide investment decisions. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience managing teams and enterprise systems across multiple IT disciplines, including data center, cloud IaaS through SaaS, hybrid cloud, campus and enterprise networking, Dev Ops (5 years), Dev Sec Ops  (5 years), containers, micro-services, and virtualization solutions.
• Proven experience leading the development of enterprise architectures for large-scale DoD or IC programs.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience creating a comprehensive set of DoDAF 2.0x artifacts.
• Professional architecture certifications such as TOGAF 9 or a DoDAF certification are a significant plus.
• Cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect) are desirable.
• IAT/IAM Level II or III Certification.
• Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep, practical expertise with the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) is mandatory. Familiarity with TOGAF, UAF, or FEAF is a plus. Proficiency with enterprise architecture modeling tools, such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or Alfabet. Broad knowledge of DoD IT infrastructure, including tactical networks, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure Gov Cloud, C2S, SC2S). Exceptional ability to translate high-level mission needs into detailed technical architecture.

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping team members at every level to identify and use their strengths to do their best work. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to sharpen skills through on-the-job learning experiences and formal development programs to continue growth.

Chenega MIOS offers a broad range of benefits and values our team members. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

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