Chief Enterprise Architect (TS/SCI)

Senior Chief ArchitectWe're looking for a senior Chief Architect to lead enterprise architecture and technical strategy for a global government service provider mission. This person turns mission objectives into secure, scalable architectures that can grow, guides modernization across several technology domains, and acts as the trusted technical advisor to government leadership, program stakeholders, and engineering and delivery teams. The ideal candidate has led large cloud, data center, network, and cybersecurity transformation efforts and has mentored and built high-performing technical teams.Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Alexandria, VA (candidate may work from either office)Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility and the ability to obtain a CI Poly.Key Responsibilities:Provide executive-level technical leadership and Enterprise Architecture oversight across network, cloud, data center, security, and application domainsDevelop and maintain future-state technology roadmaps aligned to mission objectives and operational requirementsLead the design of secure, resilient, and scalable architectures, including IP fabric, SD-WAN, DCI, NFV, and next-generation automation platformsDrive modernization initiatives, including on-prem to cloud migration strategies across private, public, and hybrid environmentsConduct architecture, security, and network assessments; identify gaps and deliver recommendations based on best practicesServe as the primary technical advisor to government leadership and program stakeholders Paragon Cyber Solutions