Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Location: Fairfax, VA 22035

Mode Of Work- Hybrid

Duration: Initial 6-month probationary contract with potential extension for an additional 6 months

1. Serve as the primary architectural liaison for major facility move outs and large scale workload shifts, planning how to address capacity gaps and move enterprise platforms to scalable cloud infrastructure.

2. Work with infrastructure and database teams to:

• Evaluate storage capability gaps.

• Oversee hardware and software lifecycle strategies.

• Run archive and retention proof of concepts (POCs) to reduce cost and risk.

3. Partner with desktop engineering to define:

• Modern endpoint management capabilities.

• Security baselines for devices and workspaces.

• Strategies for “modern workplace” provisioning (on prem, hybrid, and cloud).

4. Align cross functional requirements for critical communication systems, including:

• Messaging platform upgrades.

• Contact center capabilities.

• Unified paging and alerting architectures.

5. Establish and evolve cloud governance models, including:

• Landing zone and account/subscription structures.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards and patterns.

• Preparation of materials and options for Architecture Review Board (ARB) discussions.

6. Facilitate workshops with agencies and technical teams to surface requirements, constraints, and opportunities, and translate them into practical roadmaps.