Enterprise Architect (Remote)

GovCIO; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing IT investments with a strong emphasis on cloud architecture and collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technical management within complex IT organizations.
• 10+ years in technical leadership, systems architecture, and solutions architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of VA IT architecture and modernization initiatives.
• Build advisory relationships with Product Line Technical leaders.
• Design technology roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Systems Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Visio

PowerPoint

Jira

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

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Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in cloud engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Technology (OIT). In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior OIT partners, architects, business stakeholders, and functional consultants to develop strategies for optimizing IT investments and solutions, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architecture. This position is fully remote, based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of VA IT architecture, business operations, and modernization initiatives.
• Build trusted advisory relationships with Product Line Technical leaders, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
• Design and refine technology roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support the intake process for new initiatives and change requests, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Interpret and analyze directives, policies, and memos from senior leadership, offering actionable recommendations.
• Communicate technical perspectives clearly and confidently in discussions.
• Document and report on the value delivered by IT initiatives to demonstrate impact and inform decisions.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years in technical management within complex IT organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• 10+ years in technical leadership, systems architecture, and solutions architecture.
• Strong critical thinking and systems analysis abilities.
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies, tools, and culture.
• Proficiency in Visio, PowerPoint, and visualization tools.
• Experience in enterprise technology design and future-state architecture development.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis of current architectures.
• Proven ability to translate strategic recommendations into actionable plans.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools and collaboration platforms like Teams, SharePoint, and Jira.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting VA IT initiatives or related agencies.
• Advanced Jira expertise and remote collaboration tools experience.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is passionate about transforming government IT. We deliver innovative IT services that improve government operations and citizen services. Join us to be a transformer in government IT.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation

Posted Salary Range: USD $145,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 per year. The actual offer may vary based on factors like experience, skills, and location. The total compensation may include additional elements discussed during hiring.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT System Data Services