Senior Enterprise Architect

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 04/29/2026 McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations. Job Description McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Enterprise Architect providing support to AFLCMC/C3BM and specifically the C3C/Kessel Run (KR) Division. We are in need of highly skilled and experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to help provide guidance to program leadership, external partners, and a prime contractor to deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter and propel strategic national security objectives. The selected individual will engage with stakeholders across the Department of Defense, dictating the alignment of IT programs and initiatives with enterprise-level IT strategy and roadmaps. This position demands a proactive leader with a customer‑centric vision and an unwavering commitment to enabling the mission through groundbreaking technical solutions. This is a full‑time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA and is hybrid in schedule. Responsibilities Translate mission needs and compliance requirements within the team’s scope of responsibility into solutions Enhance the operational stability, resilience, scalability, and security of mission‑critical systems and major commands and warfighters globally Spearhead integration initiatives with external entities to share data Identify opportunities for new capabilities, including ones using emerging technologies Monitor team progress toward milestones; identify and mitigate risks and remove roadblocks Guide decision‑making on tools, frameworks, and processes Identify cost savings and opportunities for efficiencies Requirements Qualifications: Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance Years of Experience: 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD Extensive experience in the following: Contributing to the product and platform vision, as well as defining the strategy within the broader scope of long‑term organizational needs Full‑stack development using an object‑oriented language with frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, and React Design and implementation of APIs Performance optimization and scalability principles within an enterprise‑class software system Implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD SQL and NoSQL databases, with the ability to design performant and reliable data persistence solutions Automation frameworks and tools for managing complex workflows Demonstrated success in leading agile software teams Must have excellent analytical abilities and problem‑solving skills Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master's degree and 12 years of relevant experience or Ph.D. in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed Comprehensive knowledge of industry‑standard automated systems, networks, networking principles, and network security. Experience with DoD or Air Force acquisition programs Deep knowledge of mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, & ops of DAF organizations to provide operational and strategic staff guidance. Expert knowledge of policies, programs, procedures, methods, TTPs, and capabilities to support the development, implementation, and sustainment of an information architecture and strategy. Ability to complete policy development, interpretation, and resolution of critical IT issues, best practices, and advancements in the areas of information exchange, DoD acquisition, and other related IT areas of operation. Additional Information: Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required but is typically limited 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Our people and culture McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr McBride