Enterprise Systems Integrator - Architecture

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA seeks Architecture I–III professionals to support analysis, design, and governance of enterprise architectures across mission systems. Role involves documenting architectures, coordinating across government stakeholders and contractors, and guiding integration strategies in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications include TS/SCI with Poly and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's is preferred for senior levels.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with Poly
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Masters is preferred for higher levels of responsibility
• Experience in architecture or systems integration roles is expected
• Familiarity with enterprise and system-of-systems concepts is desired

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of system architectures, interfaces, and data flows across NRO enterprise environments
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts (views, interface definitions, integration diagrams)
• Assist with traceability between requirements, decisions, and implementations
• Participate in architecture working groups, reviews, and governance committees
• Lead coordination between government stakeholders, programs, and contractors

Skills

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAFe

DoDAF-style views

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for a Architecture Enterprise Systems Integrator in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award).

Architecture I supports enterprise and solution-level architecture activities by assisting with documentation, integration analysis, and coordination across NRO mission systems under senior architectural leadership.

Architecture II independently supports architecture development and integration across mission and enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with NRO architectural standards and mission objectives.

Architecture III provides enterprise-level architectural leadership and integration oversight, advising NRO leadership on architecture alignment, integration strategy, and technical risk across complex mission environments.

What will you do?

Architecture I

• Support analysis of system architectures, interfaces, and data flows across NRO enterprise environments
• Assist with development and maintenance of architecture artifacts (architecture views, interface descriptions, integration diagrams)
• Support traceability between mission requirements, architectural decisions, and system implementations
• Participate in architecture working groups, integration forums, and technical reviews
• Track architectural risks, issues, and action items
• Support coordination between government stakeholders, mission programs, and development contractors

Architecture II

• Analyze and integrate solution, system, and enterprise-level architectures across NRO mission threads
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts including system views, interface definitions, and integration roadmaps
• Ensure architectural alignment across programs, vendors, and Agile Release Trains
• Identify and manage architectural dependencies, risks, and integration impacts
• Support architecture reviews, design assessments, and technical baseline governance
• Advise program and technical leadership on architectural tradeoffs and integration considerations
• Support Agile and SAFe execution from an enterprise architecture perspective

Architecture III

• Lead enterprise and solution-level architecture integration across NRO mission systems
• Serve as a senior architectural advisor to government technical leadership and program executives
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and integration approaches
• Resolve complex architectural conflicts, dependencies, and cross-program integration challenges
• Guide alignment between mission requirements, architectural vision, and delivery execution
• Support senior architecture reviews, milestone events, and executive briefings
• Mentor junior and mid-level enterprise systems integrators
• Support acquisition and source selection activities with architecture and integration expertise

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required

Architecture I Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience supporting systems engineering, integration, or architecture efforts
• Basic understanding of enterprise and systems-of-systems concepts
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC or DoD programs, Exposure to architecture frameworks or structured engineering methods, Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery environments

Architecture II Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in systems integration or architecture support roles
• Strong understanding of system-of-systems and enterprise architecture concepts
• Experience coordinating across multiple programs or system owners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting NRO, IC, or DoD mission systems, Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF-style views or equivalent), Experience supporting cloud, data, or mission platform architectures

Architecture III Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Masters Preferred
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise systems integration or architecture roles
• Proven experience supporting complex system-of-systems or enterprise architectures
• Strong leadership, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience operating in mission-critical, highly regulated environments
• Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience supporting NRO or IC enterprise architectures, Experience integrating legacy, cloud, and data-centric architectures, Familiarity with Agile at scale (SAFe), solution trains, and enterprise governance, Experience supporting architectural roadmaps and long-term modernization efforts

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $110,000 - 195,000 annually, which is a general guideline for and depending on the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range