Enterprise Architect

Enterprise ArchitectFor over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.Key tasks:Function as an Enterprise Architect and a SME for servers, applications & databases hosted on AWS GovCloud and accessed using DHA network backbone.Prepare contract deliverables such as software and hardware inventories, 1/3/5-year product roadmaps, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, data flow diagrams, network diagrams and solution design documentation. Represent architecture interests during all program and customer meetings and briefings.Prepare plans for COTS EOL transition to new versions of existing products or new products at least 6 months in advance of the product EOL. Identify alternatives and provide options for DHA with risks and tradeoffs.Review change requests and project design documents for architectural impact. Propose and enforce program standards regarding required and recommended cloud-native solutions; compute capacity; networking; common infrastructure components such as Java, Apache, IIS, Tomcat; Public Key Infrastructure (PKI); Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM); Domain Name System (DNS); Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); and operating system configurations and services.Develop and communicate architectural vision with all stakeholders, technical staff, project and program managers, government customers, users, sponsors, and supply chain vendors.Collaborate with Information System Security Officer (ISSO) on ongoing Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities such as Authority to Operate (ATO), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), vulnerability assessment remediation, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).Develop and maintain a COTS and custom-built software road map to track current software versions (to include all OS, database and application components) and their expiration dates, to identify a target version upgrade and estimated date of completion, to support the conduct of all sustainment and enhancement engineering activities.This position will report to Architecture team Project Manager and will serve as the technical SME for all things architecture.Required skills:10 years of experience that includes software, systems, or enterprise architecture.10 years of experience with a majority of relevant software technologies: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Apache and IIS web servers, Java application servers, or Oracle COTS products such as E-Business Suite, Business Intelligence, WebLogic, and databases.A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field (e.g., computer science, engineering, and information systems). The Applicant may substitute 15 years of experience for a bachelor's degree.Experience working with Cloud Computing management environments, system administrators, network teams, and service desks, to coordinate DHA ECS AWS changes, if preferredExperience with AWS GovCloud hosting infrastructure.US citizenship.Ability to obtain ADP I or II clearance or equivalent.CompTIA Security+ certification within 3 months of hireThe proposed salary range for this position in Colorado is 123,825 to 165,100. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.