Senior Enterprise Architect

ICF; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF, a global advisory and technology services firm, seeks an Enterprise Architect to provide architecture leadership across a complex modernization program in a regulated environment.

The role will align strategy, governance, and execution, guiding architecture decisions across business and technical teams in a multi-stakeholder setting, with emphasis on compliance and interoperability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience working with enterprise-level infrastructure, applications, or platforms in a large organizational environment.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical architecture roles.
• TOGAF, ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Network+ certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture support across strategic initiatives, modernization efforts, and governance activities
• Assess current-state and target-state architectures to improve alignment, standardization, and technical coherence
• Support analysis of alternatives, solution evaluations, and architectural recommendations for enterprise decision-making
• Advise program and product teams on architecture standards, integration patterns, and technical tradeoffs
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, program managers, engineers, and governance teams to align architecture with organizational goals
• Contribute to roadmaps, technical assessments, white papers, and architecture-related planning materials
• Support architecture input to governance boards, investment discussions, and portfolio prioritization activities
• Promote compliance with enterprise standards, interoperability requirements, and sound system design principles

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Technical Architecture

Governance

Architecture Assessments

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / related field

Master’s degree in computer science / related field

Job description

We are seeking an Enterprise Architect to provide architecture leadership across a complex enterprise IT environment undergoing modernization, governance maturation, and cross-system coordination. This role operates in a large, regulated setting where technical decisions must align with mission priorities, enterprise standards, and long-term operational objectives.

This architect will guide architectural alignment across initiatives, assess solution options, and help connect strategy, governance, and execution. The role is intended for someone who can operate above the project level, work across business and technical teams, and bring structure to architecture decisions in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Job Location

Hybrid, with periodic onsite support as needed in Baltimore, Maryland.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead enterprise architecture support across strategic initiatives, modernization efforts, and governance activities
• Assess current-state and target-state architectures to improve alignment, standardization, and technical coherence
• Support analysis of alternatives, solution evaluations, and architectural recommendations for enterprise decision-making
• Advise program and product teams on architecture standards, integration patterns, and technical tradeoffs
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, program managers, engineers, and governance teams to align architecture with organizational goals
• Contribute to roadmaps, technical assessments, white papers, and architecture-related planning materials
• Support architecture input to governance boards, investment discussions, and portfolio prioritization activities
• Promote compliance with enterprise standards, interoperability requirements, and sound system design principles

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience working with enterprise-level infrastructure, applications, or platforms in a large organizational environment
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical architecture roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field
• TOGAF certification
• ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent certification
• 6+ years of experience conducting architecture assessments, technical evaluations, or analysis of alternatives
• 6+ years of experience supporting systems integration, interoperability planning, or cross-platform architecture
• 6+ years of experience producing architecture artifacts such as roadmaps, standards, diagrams, decision papers, or technical recommendations
• 6+ years of experience supporting governance processes, architecture review boards, or enterprise decision forums
• 6+ years of experience working in a federal environment or similarly regulated enterprise setting
• 6+ years of experience supporting identity, access, security, or standards-alignment considerations in enterprise architecture
• 4+ years of experience supporting portfolio modernization, shared services, or enterprise platform initiatives
• 4+ years of experience supporting architecture decisions involving cloud, mainframe, distributed, or hybrid environments

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$144,381.00 - $245,448.00

Maryland Client Office (MD88)