Enterprise Architect

Tharp Consulting; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a mission-focused IT and data architecture leader to define enterprise roadmaps, target architectures, and integration patterns across geospatial, C4ISR, AI/ML, and cyber domains for advanced defense programs.

You will translate complex mission requirements into secure, scalable solutions aligned with DoD/IC standards and Zero Trust principles, guiding secure technical design and architecture across multiple domains.

Qualifications

• Define enterprise roadmaps, target architectures, and integration patterns for defense programs.
• Translate mission requirements into secure, scalable designs.
• Ensure alignment with DoD/IC standards and Zero Trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture (current state, target state, transition approach).
• Design integration patterns for multi-domain systems and data flows.
• Partner with engineering, data, and cyber teams to shape secure technical solutions.
• Ensure alignment with security and compliance expectations (e.g., Zero Trust).
• Influence technology strategy and mentor technical teams.
• Contribute to innovation and modernization of next-generation systems.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Large-scale system integration

Geospatial architectures

C4ISR architectures

AI/ML architectures

Cyber architectures

Mission-to-design mapping

DoD/IC standards

Zero Trust

Job description

to lead mission-focused IT and data architecture for advanced defense and aerospace programs.

Define enterprise roadmaps, target architectures, and integration patterns across geospatial, C4ISR, AI/ML, and cyber domains. Translate complex mission requirements into secure, scalable solutions aligned with relevant DoD/IC standards and Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture (current state, target state, transition approach).
• Design integration patterns for multi-domain systems and data flows.
• Partner with engineering, data, and cyber teams to shape secure technical solutions.
• Ensure alignment with security and compliance expectations (e.g., Zero Trust).
• Influence technology strategy and mentor technical teams.
• Contribute to innovation and modernization of next-generation systems.

Qualifications/skills

• Strong expertise in enterprise architecture and large-scale system integration.
• Knowledge of geospatial, C4ISR, AI/ML, and cyber architectures.
• Ability to map mission needs to secure, scalable technical designs.
• Familiarity with DoD/IC standards and Zero Trust security concepts.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership.