Lead Enterprise Architect - Hybrid

Job TitleRequired Skills and Experience (with 15 Years) Enterprise Architecture LeadershipEnterprise Architecture Leadership – 15+ years. Leading EA teams, defining frameworks, establishing governance, and driving enterprise?wide architecture programs.EA Frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF, BEA, ETP) – 10+ years. Applying structured architecture methods in complex environments.Systems Engineering and ModernizationSystems Engineering – 15+ years. Designing and modernizing large?scale systems across multiple domains.Cloud Architecture (AWS, Google Cloud) – 7+ years. Leading cloud transitions, modernization, and secure cloud adoption.Zero Trust Architecture (NIST ZT) – 5+ years. Implementing cybersecurity mitigation aligned to modern enterprise standards.Microservices/SOA Architecture – 10+ years. Designing service?oriented and microservices?based systems.AI?Driven ArchitectureAI Integration in Architecture Methods – 3+ years. Applying AI to architecture products, modernization workflows, and decision support.Federal/State Enterprise Experience (Optional but Valuable)Enterprise Architecture Consulting – 10+ years. Providing strategic architecture guidance in high?stakes federal environments.IT Acquisition Reform – 5+ years. Experience with enterprise?level acquisition and transformation programs.Leadership and AdvisoryExecutive Advisory Experience – 10+ years. Advising CIOs, CTOs, and senior executives on enterprise architecture strategy.Team Mentoring and Capability Building – 10+ years. Developing architects, improving maturity, and elevating architectural discipline.Skills QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.20+ years total experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or modernization leadership.Proven ability to stabilize and mature EA functions in complex organizations.Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior leadership.