Enterprise Architect

Validatek; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek is seeking an Enterprise Architect to develop and maintain the organization's architecture framework, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and strategic goals. This role provides governance, roadmaps, and guidance to modernization and digital transformation efforts.

You will engage with leadership to translate requirements into scalable solutions, oversee major programs, and drive architecture governance across portfolios. A Top Secret clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of IT experience, including five (5) years in enterprise, solution, or systems architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks and governance processes.
• Strong understanding of business, application, data, infrastructure, and security architectures.
• Experience with system integration, cloud technologies, modernization initiatives, and enterprise-scale solutions.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive, business, and technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance processes.
• Align business, data, application, security, and technology architectures with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate current and future-state architectures and recommend modernization initiatives.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical oversight for major programs and projects.
• Develop enterprise architecture artifacts, reference architectures, and technology standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical leadership to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and mission effectiveness.
• Ensure architecture solutions support interoperability, integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Document architecture decisions, technical recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Support portfolio planning, investment decisions, and technology governance activities.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

TOGAF

Cloud platforms

Security architectures

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

API integration

Security technologies

Job description

Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $180,000 USD. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

Information Systems

Full-Time

Requisition: ENTER001935

Description

Company Overview:

ValidaTek modernizes and optimizes IT services to solve critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. ValidaTek emphasizes people, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. The company fosters purpose-driven careers and diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is reflected in CMMI Maturity Level 5 appraisals. www.validatek.com

Summary:

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization\'s enterprise architecture framework, ensuring business, data, application, and technology solutions align with mission objectives and strategic goals. This role acts as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing architectural guidance, technology roadmaps, and governance to support modernization, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance processes.
• Align business, data, application, security, and technology architectures with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate current and future-state architectures and recommend modernization initiatives.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical oversight for major programs and projects.
• Develop enterprise architecture artifacts, reference architectures, and technology standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical leadership to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and mission effectiveness.
• Ensure architecture solutions support interoperability, integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Document architecture decisions, technical recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Support portfolio planning, investment decisions, and technology governance activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of IT experience, including five (5) years in enterprise, solution, or systems architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks and governance processes.
• Strong understanding of business, application, data, infrastructure, and security architectures.
• Experience with system integration, cloud technologies, modernization initiatives, and enterprise-scale solutions.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive, business, and technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Federal Government, DoD, DoN, or Law Enforcement organizations.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures, microservices, APIs, and event-driven solutions.
• Knowledge of data architecture, cybersecurity architecture, and digital transformation strategies.
• Experience developing business cases, technology roadmaps, and strategic plans.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and modern software development practices.

Salary Disclosure:

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

EEO Statement:

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

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