Senior Enterprise Architect

Talentify; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide architectural initiatives for the GMOS contract supporting the Department of State. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, set strategic roadmaps, ensure alignment with federal standards, and drive modernization across services and infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership, TOGAF/Zachman knowledge, and ServiceNow expertise, with a Top Secret clearance and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in enterprise/ infrastructure architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with EA frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and federal standards.
• Proven ServiceNow administration and portfolio management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level ServiceNow portfolio and catalog management globally.
• Direct infrastructure architecture development and strategic roadmaps.
• Translate architectures into actionable requirements including risk and dependencies.
• Guide DT/EA/CST teams to develop infrastructure standards aligned with DOS policies.
• Drive governance processes and create training materials for standards adoption.
• Design metrics to track adoption and compliance across the org.
• Ensure a comprehensive service portfolio across all task areas.
• Collaborate on EA frameworks to support modernization and digital transformation.
• Perform architectural reviews and provide guidance on major projects.
• Mentor junior architects and supervise technical staff.

Skills

TOGAF

Zachman

ServiceNow Administration

IT Governance

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the management and continuous improvement of enterprise-level ServiceNow IT service portfolio and catalog, ensuring comprehensive service offerings across the global organization
• Direct infrastructure architecture development and maintenance, contributing to strategic technical roadmaps and ensuring alignment with Department of State standards and federal requirements
• Translate complex architectural directions into actionable support requirements, including comprehensive impact assessments, risk analysis, and dependency mapping
• Lead DT/EA/CST teams in developing and documenting infrastructure standards, promoting organization-wide adoption aligned with DOS policies and federal best practices
• Spearhead governance review processes, developing comprehensive communication and training materials to support standards implementation and organizational change management
• Design and propose metrics to measure adoption rates and compliance levels, supporting ongoing compliance monitoring and change management activities
• Ensure the service portfolio offers a comprehensive, clearly defined set of products and services across all task areas, meeting diverse stakeholder needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop enterprise architecture frameworks that support modernization initiatives and digital transformation efforts
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance on major infrastructure projects, ensuring consistency with enterprise standards and strategic objectives
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments, planning and leading major architectural initiatives while mentoring junior architects and supervising technical staff

Qualifications:

Required –

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in related fields, such as enterprise architecture, infrastructure architecture, IT service management, systems engineering, or technology strategy; equivalencies considered.
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, Federal Enterprise Architecture)
• Demonstrated expertise in ServiceNow platform administration and IT service portfolio management
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure standards development, governance processes, and compliance monitoring practices
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead technical teams, and drive organizational change

Desired –

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Professional certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL Expert, ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience with cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and hybrid infrastructure design
• Knowledge of federal IT compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements

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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.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$113,200 - $237,800

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.