Business Application Architect

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) empowering warfighters commercial air operators and border protection teams to act faster adapt rapidly and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors including 8VC Accel and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C. San Francisco San Diego Seattle and London. For more information please visit .

Role Overview:

CHAOS Industries is hiring a Senior Business Application Architect to own the design integration and evolution of our enterprise application ecosystem across defense andGovConprogram environments. This is a senior individual contributor role with architectural authority sitting at the intersection of business process systems design and mission requirements. Youll translate complex operational needs into scalable secure and compliant application solutions and serve as the technical authority for our enterprise platforms. Youll partner directly with program leads IT leadership and government stakeholders to define architecture strategy and drive implementation across the enterprise.

• Youll work across the Enterprise Technology Division collaborating with Program Managers ISSMs Contracts Finance and government customers translating their operational reality into application architecture thatactually worksin a defense environment. No two days look the same.
• From day one youll own the enterprise application architecture blueprint lead integration design across classified and unclassified environments and drive the ERP/CRM/ITSM platform strategy. This is a build role youll leave fingerprints on everything.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the enterprise application architecture blueprint acrossGovConand defense program environments including ERPCRM ITSMHR/Recruitingand program management platforms.
• Design scalable secure and interoperable application solutions that meet DoD and IC program requirements including data residency classification boundary and access control constraints.
• Architect and oversee integration between enterprise applications and mission systems across hybridon-premise cloud (AWS GovCloud Azure Government) and air-gapped environments.
• Define API strategy and standards for enterprise application integrations; lead RESTful and event-driven integration pattern design.
• Partner with program managers contracts finance and operations teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture specifications.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to government customers and prime contractors for enterprise application matters on assigned programs.
• Lead or support application implementation projects from architecture through deployment; govern architectural integrity across delivery teams.
• Ensure all application architectures comply with DFARS CMMC Level 2/3 ITAR NIST 800-53 and applicable export control requirements.
• Coordinate with the ISSM/ISSO community to support RMF authorization activities for applications operating within classified or CUI environments.
• Maintain current-state and target-state architecture documentation; manage the enterprise application portfolio inventory and lifecycle.
• Travel up to 10% CONUS to support program sites government customer meetings and architecture reviews.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Software Engineering or a related technical discipline. Masters degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 812 years of progressive experience in enterprise application architecture systems integration or solutions architecture with a minimum of 4 years supporting defenseGovCon or federal government environments.
• Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise application solutions for DoD or IC programs youve navigated classification boundaries CUI handling and government compliance requirements before.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major enterprise platforms:AzureGovernment Cloud orAWSGovernment Cloud.
• Experience designing integrations across hybrid cloud andon-premiseenvironments including AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
• Working knowledge of CMMC DFARS View phone number on drjobpro.com and NIST SP 800-171 requirements and their application to enterprise software environments.
• Active Secret clearance required at time of hire. TSeligibilitystronglypreferred; specific program assignments may require upgrade.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience withcore Business applications ERP HCSprogram accounting or contract management context.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition systems EVM (Earned Value Management) or DCAA audit compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and their application to enterprise application environments.
• Experience supporting CMMC Level 2/3 assessment readiness or SSP development for enterprise applications.
• TOGAF 9/10 AWS Solutions Architect PMP or equivalent architecture or delivery certification.
• Active TSclearance.

Why CHAOS

• Health Benefits: Medical dental and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k ( 50% company match up to 6% of pay) FSA HSA life insurance and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $110000 - $190000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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