Chief Architect

___________________________________________ This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an activeTS/SCISecurity Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role. Why WWT? At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen.Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients. Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities. With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! What is the Government Services Team and why join? Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems. Location:Chandler, AZ (fully on-site) What will you be doing? World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Chief Architect responsible for defining and governing the organization's technology architecture strategy, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions for our federal customer. This role provides technical leadership across enterprises, solutions, data, security, and infrastructure architectures while driving innovation, modernization, scalability, and operational excellence Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap. Establish architectural principles, standards, and governance processes. Lead the design of enterprise-wide technology solutions. Evaluate and approve major architectural decisions and technology selections. Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Establish metrics to assess architectural effectiveness and system performance. Communicate technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with vendors, partners, and government agencies as applicable. __________________________________________ Required Qualifications Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Professional Experience: 12+ years of experience in IT, systems engineering, software development, or architecture. 5+ years of experience in a senior architecture or technical leadership role Strong understanding of cloud platforms, cybersecurity, networking, and data architecture. Experience leading cross-functional technical teams. Compliance Certification: Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification. Preferred Experience Master's degree in a related field. Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Architect). Experience with government, defense, healthcare, or regulated industries. Experience with DevSecOps, AI/ML, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives. Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform: Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $200,000.00 to $215,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay. The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All! 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