Senior Enterprise Architect

Enterprise ArchitectWe are seeking an Enterprise Architect to provide architecture leadership across a complex enterprise IT environment undergoing modernization, governance maturation, and cross-system coordination. This role operates in a large, regulated setting where technical decisions must align with mission priorities, enterprise standards, and long-term operational objectives.This architect will guide architectural alignment across initiatives, assess solution options, and help connect strategy, governance, and execution. The role is intended for someone who can operate above the project level, work across business and technical teams, and bring structure to architecture decisions in a multi-stakeholder environment.Job Location Hybrid, with periodic onsite support as needed in Baltimore, Maryland.What You'll Be DoingLead enterprise architecture support across strategic initiatives, modernization efforts, and governance activitiesAssess current-state and target-state architectures to improve alignment, standardization, and technical coherenceSupport analysis of alternatives, solution evaluations, and architectural recommendations for enterprise decision-makingAdvise program and product teams on architecture standards, integration patterns, and technical tradeoffsCoordinate with business stakeholders, program managers, engineers, and governance teams to align architecture with organizational goalsContribute to roadmaps, technical assessments, white papers, and architecture-related planning materialsSupport architecture input to governance boards, investment discussions, and portfolio prioritization activitiesPromote compliance with enterprise standards, interoperability requirements, and sound system design principlesWhat You Must HaveBachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience working with enterprise-level infrastructure, applications, or platforms in a large organizational environment10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical architecture rolesPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related fieldTOGAF certificationITIL Foundation, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent certification6+ years of experience conducting architecture assessments, technical evaluations, or analysis of alternatives6+ years of experience supporting systems integration, interoperability planning, or cross-platform architecture6+ years of experience producing architecture artifacts such as roadmaps, standards, diagrams, decision papers, or technical recommendations6+ years of experience supporting governance processes, architecture review boards, or enterprise decision forums6+ years of experience working in a federal environment or similarly regulated enterprise setting6+ years of experience supporting identity, access, security, or standards-alignment considerations in enterprise architecture4+ years of experience supporting portfolio modernization, shared services, or enterprise platform initiatives4+ years of experience supporting architecture decisions involving cloud, mainframe, distributed, or hybrid environments