Chief Enterprise Architect

Zantech; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zantech is seeking a Chief Enterprise Architect to lead the architecture for our Data & Analytics ecosystem and platform support project. This on-site role is based in Arlington, VA.

You will own end-to-end design, guide open-architecture decisions, and ensure scalable, secure data solutions across legacy and modernized components, with a focus on ZTA and DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years designing scalable, secure enterprise systems, with at least 5 years in data-intensive cloud environments.
• Experience in data modeling (logical and physical) and ETL/ELT integration.
• Proven ability to create architecture documentation and roadmaps for complex data ecosystems.
• Knowledge of DoD Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) alignment and federal security standards.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for the D&A ecosystem, including scalability and integration decisions
• Lead ETL/ELT and OLAP/OLTP system design across legacy and modernized components
• Create and maintain formal architecture documentation (system views, technical roadmaps)
• Guide modular, open-architecture designs to prevent vendor lock-in
• Support Zero Trust and FedRAMP High / DoD IL5-compliant architecture decisions

Skills

Enterprise/solution architecture

Cloud data platforms

Data modeling

ETL/ELT architecture

OLAP/OLTP design

Documentation & roadmaps

DoD Zero Trust Architecture

Education

MA/MS degree with 10+ years experience

BA/BS with 12+ years experience (substitute)

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Data Eng or related

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

TOGAF certification

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Chief Enterprise Architect to contribute to the success of our upcoming Technical Infrastructure and Platform Support project for an On-Site role based out of Arlington, VA.

The Chief Enterprise Architect will play a crucial role in providing:

• Data Acquisition, Analytics, and Governance Services (data ecosystem design and integration)
• Technical Infrastructure and Platform Support (cloud architecture, scalability) - PWS Section 5.1 text references "Sections 4.3 and 4.5"; confirm intended cross-reference against PWS Section 4 numbering
• PMP Technical Roadmap and Future-Proofing & Tech Horizon Parity Plan (architectural input)
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Zero Trust Architecture alignment)

The Chief Enterprise Architect serves as the ultimate technical authority for the design, scalability, and integration of the entire data and analytics ecosystem (the Data and Analytics Portal), ensuring the architecture meets all requirements and supports the modular, open-architecture Future-Proofing & Tech Horizon Parity Plan required in the PMP.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Own end-to-end architecture for the D&A ecosystem, including scalability and integration decisions
• Lead ETL/ELT and OLAP/OLTP system design across legacy and modernized components
• Create and maintain formal architecture documentation (system views, technical roadmaps)
• Guide modular, loosely coupled, open-architecture design to prevent vendor lock-in (PWS Section 9.0)
• Support Zero Trust and FedRAMP High / DoD IL5-compliant architecture decisions

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• Ten (10)+ years designing scalable, secure, resilient enterprise-level systems, including at least 5 years focused specifically on data-intensive solutions in a cloud environment; 5 years hands-on data modeling experience (logical and physical models).
• Skills Required:
  • Enterprise/solution architecture for cloud-based data and analytics platforms
  • Data modeling (logical and physical) and ETL/ELT integration architecture
  • OLAP and OLTP system design
  • Formal architecture documentation (system views, technical roadmaps) for a complex data ecosystem
  • DoD Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) alignment

Required Education/Certifications:

• Education Required:

  • MA/MS degree and 10+ years of experience (Senior/Lead tier)

• BA/BS with 12+ years of experience is an accepted substitute

• Education Preferred:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field

• Professional-level cloud architect certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification

• Certifications Required:

• Certifications Preferred:

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

“ Outstanding Performance…Always!

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!