Enterprise Architect

Job Description

Description


The Air Force, Space & Intelligence Business Group of SAIC is seeking an Enterprise Architect to support the Modernization Division of the Joint Communication Support Element (JCSE) at MacDill Air Force Base (MAFB) in Tampa, Florida. SAIC provides strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command's infrastructure, systems, and applications.

The successful candidate works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently; oversees the efforts of less senior staff and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.


Responsibilities:

• Conduct continuous technology assessments and market surveys to identify COTS and GOTS solutions applicable to JCSE modernization requirements.
  
• Conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoA) that evaluate candidate systems for security posture, SWaP advantages, and operational suitability at the tactical edge, documenting trade-off analyses and recommendations.
  
• Develop and present Design COAs to the Government for review and selection, documenting trade-off analyses and recommendations.
  
• Develop and document both Physical Infrastructure Architecture Diagrams and Logical Software Architecture Diagrams that satisfy validated requirements. Diagrams shall define each interface's distant-end connection, delineate the contractor's and Government's respective points of responsibility, and support continuous feedback between the contractor and JCSE. Integration points shall be captured in Interface Control Documents.
  
• Maintain design documentation in a Government-approved repository and update it IAW the configuration management process.
  
• Coordinates with JCSE Modernization Division leads to ensure functional designs align with operational concepts and mission requirements
  
• Continuous modernization of architecture and applications of that architecture to support mission, resulting in solutions and business cases for tactical and strategic continuous improvement.
  
• Execution of approved plans by refining mission needs into actionable requirements, then guiding implementation and operations teams to deliver solutions
  
• Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs.
  
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
  
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.
  
• Consults with client to define need or problem supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.

This position is Monday through Friday, normal business hours. However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.


Qualifications


Required Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years or more experience
  
• BA/BS
  
  
• DoD Secret clearance or higher
  
  
• One of these IAT Level II certifications: CompTIA Security + CE, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP
  
  
• A Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate for the technical area of responsibility in either Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee, etc.) OR (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.)
  
  
• Must possess competencies in installation, service design, and support in an environment that uses Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016.
  
• Experience with Azure or AWS Cloud Environments.
  
• Experience with Linux.
  
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Must be available to participate in on-call work on a reoccurring basis.
  
• Solid troubleshooting skills and demonstrated ability of end-to-end problem management and ownership.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Working knowledge of authentication functions and protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, and Active Directory.
  
• Conceptual knowledge of Storage systems (SAN/NAS).
  
• Any of the following IT certifications are also desirable for this position: MCP, CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+, AWS, Azure.

Desired Qualifications:

• MA/MS
  
• DoD TS/SCI clearance
  
• ITIL Foundations (v4 or higher) certification
  
• One of the IAM Level II certifications: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP

Overview


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.


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