Enterprise Architect

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the modernization of enterprise architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and digital engineering initiatives supporting complex DoD weapon system programs. This individual will establish the technical vision for enterprise-wide architecture, drive digital transformation efforts, and ensure seamless integration of engineering, infrastructure, and application environments across classified and unclassified networks.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, digital engineering frameworks, network architecture, and application integration. This role serves as the senior technical authority responsible for aligning engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and development teams under a unified enterprise architecture strategy.

Active Security Clearance Required

Salary: 145k - 185k+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption, implementation, and governance of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and Digital Engineering strategies across enterprise programs.
• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards supporting complex DoD weapon system development and sustainment.
• Develop long-term modernization roadmaps that align engineering tools, applications, infrastructure, and mission objectives.
• Serve as the technical authority responsible for enterprise architecture across classified and unclassified environments.
• Design and oversee enterprise-wide configuration management strategies supporting digital engineering initiatives.
• Ensure architectural consistency across engineering, infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Evaluate network architecture proposals to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and system interoperability.
• Participate in Network Load Balancing (NLB) assessments, virtual infrastructure planning, and enterprise network modernization efforts.
• Provide senior-level technical leadership and serve as backup to the Network Lead during infrastructure redesigns, surge activities, or personnel transitions.
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to integrate MBSE toolchains into application development lifecycles.
• Ensure reliable integration between MBSE repositories and enterprise applications, including .NET Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Microsoft SharePoint MOTS solutions.
• Troubleshoot model-to-application data pipelines and validate tool configurations within development, staging, and production environments.
• Support digital engineering tool maintenance and provide technical leadership during application transitions or enterprise modernization efforts.
• Develop enterprise architecture documentation, technical standards, interface definitions, and governance processes.
• Provide technical guidance to senior leadership regarding enterprise modernization, digital transformation, and technology investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or digital engineering within DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise architecture initiatives supporting complex weapon systems or mission-critical environments.
• Experience implementing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Digital Engineering strategies and model lifecycle management.
• Experience designing enterprise architecture across both classified and unclassified environments.
• Experience with enterprise configuration management principles and governance.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, virtualization technologies, and infrastructure architecture.
• Experience evaluating network designs for scalability, interoperability, and architectural compliance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint, .NET applications, and enterprise application lifecycle management.
• Experience integrating engineering toolchains with software development environments.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, data architecture, APIs, and enterprise data flows.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership teams.