Secret-Cleared Chief Architect - DoD IT Programs

ERT, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Health)

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bonuses based on performance

Tuition/Professional development

Job summary

Entarian seeks a Chief Architect to lead and support multiple client IT projects, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring delivery excellence. The role emphasizes leadership across engineering teams, customer engagement, and strategic design of scalable IT solutions.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements, collaborating with technical groups, and shaping architecture for both business development and project execution within a DoD context.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program or four years of equivalent experience in enterprise IT
• : DoD Active Secret clearance required
• : 7+ years in DoD enterprise IT program implementation with systems engineering
• : 3+ years in senior leadership engineering role on a DoD IT program
• : Experience with Enterprise Business Systems and MBSE, architecture, integration, and security

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and IT processes for planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with tech teams to streamline IT solution delivery and support services.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance service quality and efficiency.
• Support solution design by architecting solutions for business development and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Requirements mgmt

Architecture

MBSE

Cybersecurity

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/CS/IT (ABET)

Tools

DevSecOps

Job description

Entarian seeks a Chief Architect to lead and support multiple client IT projects, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring delivery excellence. The role emphasizes leadership across engineering teams, customer engagement, and strategic design of scalable IT solutions.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements, collaborating with technical groups, and shaping architecture for both business development and project execution within a DoD context.