Enterprise Solution Architect

SA Photonics, a CACI Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Photonics, a CACI Company, is seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to lead cloud migration and strategic architectural initiatives for the Department of State. This mid-senior level role involves collaboration across teams to enhance secure cloud solutions while providing guidance on best practices in design and security compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience designing and managing cloud-based infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of federal IT security standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, IaaS, and PaaS.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level cloud architecture efforts.
• Develop and maintain enterprise roadmaps for architecture.
• Guide implementation of best practices for cloud-native environments.

Skills

Cloud migration

Application refactoring

Enterprise architecture

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

CACI is seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to support the Department of State in Rosslyn, VA by delivering architectural leadership, strategic guidance, and enterprise services across the organization’s enterprise and platform teams. This key position plays a critical role in shaping IT modernization efforts and advancing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.

The Enterprise Solution Architect leads strategic and tactical planning for cloud migration efforts, including refactoring applications to leverage modern cloud capabilities, services, and resources. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise roadmaps, establishing cloud security and design best practices, and guiding the creation and implementation of reference architectures. The Architect also leads teams of architects and technical experts to ensure consistent, secure, and forward-looking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level cloud and infrastructure architecture efforts, aligning with mission objectives and modernization strategies.
• Provide strategic technical guidance on application refactoring, cloud migration, and platform optimization.
• Develop and maintain multi-year roadmaps for enterprise architecture initiatives and modernization activities.
• Create and maintain reference architectures and reusable design patterns across enterprise systems.
• Define, document, and promote best practices in security, design, and deployment for cloud-native and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, development, operations, and governance teams to ensure secure and compliant architecture designs.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks for potential adoption in the enterprise environment.
• Mentor and lead a team of architects and technical specialists.
• Ensure architectural alignment with Federal enterprise architecture frameworks and compliance with FISMA and NIST controls.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure, including virtual networks and virtual machines.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience with Microsoft Azure, including hands-on experience with both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Experience leading or contributing to large-scale cloud migrations or application modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of Federal IT security standards, particularly FISMA and NIST 800-53 at the Moderate and High baselines.
  
  

Desired

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.
  
  

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What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$131,800 - $290,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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