Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect

Arlington, VA At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Enterprise Architect will support the government in conducting enterprise system architecture activities to fully define and scope the Client System. Help maintain and improve system architecture artifacts, ensuring that the evolving system architecture aligns with strategic objectives and integrates effectively across the enterprise. Develop and document the enterprise architecture framework, create architecture models and views to communicate complex system relationships, and evaluate technology options for alignment with architectural standards. Assess the impact of proposed changes on the enterprise architecture, identify opportunities for reuse and standardization across the enterprise, and facilitate architecture review boards to ensure governance of the architecture. Collaborate with security architects to ensure compliance with security requirements, maintain architecture repositories and documentation, and provide architectural guidance to development teams.

What you need:

• Candidates must meet one of the following three areas:

1. Advanced Degree: Master's degree or Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
2. Equivalent Training: Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:

• Enterprise Architect (Advanced) Playlist

• Professional Certification: Holding one of these certifications:

• CISSO
• CISSP-ISSAP
• CISSP-ISSEP
• GCIA
• GCLD
• GCSA
• GICSP

• 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or systems engineering
• Expert knowledge with enterprise-level system architecture for complex programs

Nice to have:

• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture or Open Certified Architect

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$135,200 - $278,500 USD

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