Deputy Solution Architect — Secure DoD System-of-Systems Lead

ERT, Inc.; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a Deputy Solution Architect to support NIWC Atlantic's Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) division. This role bridges requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure, leveraging SAFe expertise to design a secure, high-cadence System-of-Systems architecture for MCEN.

The candidate will lead Solution Intent documentation, maintain traceability, and guide integration across portfolios, while collaborating with PMs, RTEs, and Enterprise Architects.

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI is required.
• Master's degree or ABET-accredited Bachelor's in engineering, CS, IT, or information systems.
• 10+ years with a Master's or 14+ years with a Bachelor's in IT/software architecture or related field.
• DoD/DoW enterprise IT experience is highly preferred and DoD IAM/IA requirements are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Solution Intent and ensure traceability to MCEN compliance.
• Plan and enable technical enablers; draft PI roadmaps and backlogs for PI planning.
• Provide architecture support and translate high-level concepts into actionable backlog structures.

Skills

SAFe

System architecture

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree or ABET-accredited Bachelor's in quantitative field

Job description

Entarian is seeking a Deputy Solution Architect to support NIWC Atlantic's Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) division. This role bridges requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure, leveraging SAFe expertise to design a secure, high-cadence System-of-Systems architecture for MCEN.

The candidate will lead Solution Intent documentation, maintain traceability, and guide integration across portfolios, while collaborating with PMs, RTEs, and Enterprise Architects.