Junior Enterprise Architect

Salary: $140,000 - 200,000 per year Requirements:

• At least six years of professional experience in systems analysis, business process reengineering, and systems implementation in DoD or Navy environments
• Experience with DoDAF, systems architecture tools such as IBM System Architect, and requirements management systems
• Strong knowledge of the DoD systems engineering lifecycle, system testing, and database management principles
• Meet DoD IAT Level III certification requirements
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance with a T5 investigation

• Analyze, design, and implement business and technical requirements for Navy IT systems
• Create and maintain system documentation, requirements traceability matrices, and design specifications
• Support systems integration and testing to verify business processes and functional requirements
• Use DoDAF tools, including IBM System Architect, to model and maintain enterprise architectures
• Work with engineering, systems administration, and cybersecurity teams to ensure designs meet RMF and Navy requirements
• Identify, plan, and develop technical and operational improvements across IT domains
• Assess system performance and recommend configuration changes to improve efficiency
• Take part in technical meetings, architecture reviews, and risk assessments
• Present and document system requirements, design findings, and proposed solutions for leadership and customers

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We are collaborating with hackajob to recruit for TekSynap. The posting identifies the opportunity as Junior Enterprise Architect and describes the position as a Senior Systems Analyst serving as Key Personnel on the NSWCDD Corporate IT Services contract. The role supports analysis, business process modeling, and architecture for Navy enterprise IT systems, with an emphasis on alignment with DoD and Navy architecture standards and modernization of mission-critical systems. The position is based onsite at NSWCDD in Dahlgren, Virginia, with limited hybrid flexibility potentially available. Work takes place in office and technical lab settings during standard Monday-to-Friday core hours, with approximately 10–15% travel to other Navy sites. The target salary range is $140,000–$200,000, determined in part by qualifications and contract and organizational factors. We offer full-time employees health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, vacation, and holidays. TekSynap is a fast-growing technology company serving federal government customers and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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