Enterprise Architect

General Dynamics IT; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in Falls Church, VA is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive architecture development across infrastructure, data, applications, cloud, and cybersecurity. You will translate complex architectures into clear diagrams and documentation, advise on options, and help ensure solutions align with mission objectives and security requirements.

This is a senior technical contributor role emphasizing judgment, interoperability, and RMF compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture or related IT disciplines.
• Experience in DoW, Army, DISA or federal/defense environments preferred.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine enterprise architectures across infrastructure, data, and security.
• Create roadmaps guiding modernization, cloud adoption, and security standardization.
• Provide senior technical guidance to architects, engineers, program staff, and cybersecurity teams.
• Document architectures with diagrams and models for diverse audiences.

Skills

Architecture Principles

Customer Support

Systems Architecture

Systems Design

Technical Support

Education

High School Diploma

AA/AS/BA/BS in IT or related field

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Sparx EA

Visio

draw.io

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Description

Enterprise Architect

Overview

The Enterprise Architecture team defines, documents, and advances the enterprise IT environment across networking, infrastructure, applications, cloud, and cybersecurity. We support mission-critical IT and cybersecurity initiatives across 54 states and territories in alignment with Army, DISA, and DoW policies, ensuring a secure, scalable, and modern environment.

As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be a seasoned technical contributor. You will drive architecture development and modernization, provide senior-level technical guidance, and help ensure that solutions are consistent, secure, and aligned with mission and business objectives. While not a formal team lead, you will be relied on for deep expertise and sound architectural judgment.

Meaningful Work and Your Impact

• Contribute to the development and refinement of enterprise architectures, including current ("as-is") and target ("to-be") states across infrastructure, applications, data, and security.
• Support the creation and maintenance of enterprise architecture roadmaps that guide modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and technology standardization.
• Provide senior-level technical insight and recommendations to architects, engineers, program staff, and cybersecurity teams on architecture options and tradeoffs.
• Capture, document, and maintain the enterprise IT environment, including models, diagrams, inventories, and reference architectures for 54 states and territories.
• Apply and reinforce architecture principles, standards, and patterns that promote interoperability, security, and reuse across programs.
• Assess existing systems and proposed solutions for alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, performance needs, and operational constraints.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends and contribute to assessments and recommendations for their applicability.
• Translate complex technical architectures into clear diagrams, models, and documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure architectures support zero trust principles, RMF, and DoW/Army/DISA security policies.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, design reviews, and architecture boards, providing expert input and constructive feedback.
• Identify architecture gaps, dependencies, and risks, and propose improvements or mitigations.
• Support improvements in architecture documentation, modeling practices, data quality, and configuration management.
• Informally mentor and support junior and mid-level team members, sharing best practices and lessons learned.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Architecture Principles, Customer Support, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Support

Technical Support Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Education

High School Diploma required.

AA/AS/BA/BS in IT or a related technical discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications/training, and work experience.

Experience

5+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related IT disciplines.

Experience supporting or designing large-scale enterprise environments (on-prem, hybrid, and/or cloud).

Experience in DoW, Army, DISA, or other federal/defense environments strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and practices (e.g., DoWAF, TOGAF, UML/SysML).
• Deep understanding of network, infrastructure, and systems architecture (e.g., routing/switching, firewalls, virtualization, storage, identity management, ...).
• Proficiency with architecture and modeling tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, Visio, draw.io) and data validation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., Azure, AWS), including hybrid architecture concepts and migration considerations.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, RMF, and DoW/Army security directives and standards.
• Experience working in ITSM/ITIL-based environments and using tools such as ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure, M365, SharePoint) and their integration within enterprise architectures.

Certifications

• Must meet DoW 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start.
• Must obtain a computing environment certification (e.g., ITIL v4 Foundations) within six months of hire.
• When DoW 8140 requirements are implemented on the program/contract, employees must conform to 8140 certification standards.

Security Clearance

Active SECRET security