Senior Enterprise Architect

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead architecture across applications, cloud, cybersecurity, networks, infrastructure, data, integration, and IT operations for programs in Quantico, VA. Onsite work and active Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.

Required experience includes DoD/Federal government programs, architecture governance, and modernization, with strong communication to executive stakeholders and detailed technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 10-15 years of progressive enterprise IT experience across architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, networks, or IT service management.
• Minimum 5 years as an Enterprise/Solutions Architect or senior technical authority; DoD/Federal experience preferred.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required; DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture across multiple domains: applications, cloud, cybersecurity, networks, infrastructure, data, integration, and IT operations.
• Design secure, highly available, mission-critical architectures for DoD/government environments.
• Govern architecture governance, roadmapping, risk management, and implementation plans.
• Communicate with senior government leaders and cross-functional teams; produce technical papers and briefings.

Skills

10-15 years experience

Top Secret/SCI clearance

DoD 8140 IAT Level III

CISSP or CASP+/SecurityX

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Enterprise Architect - Quantico, VA (Onsite)

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Job Description

ID Job Title Job Description 844444 Senior Enterprise Architect

Yakshna Solutions, Inc, (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise architecture across multiple technology domains, including applications, cloud, cybersecurity, networks, infrastructure, data, integration, and IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture principles, architecture governance, systems engineering, technology road mapping, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of federal and DoD enterprise environments, including classified and unclassified networks.
• Experience designing and governing secure cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions, preferably within AWS GovCloud or Cloud One.
• Proven expertise implementing AWS cloud services, virtualization, compute, storage, databases, networking, identity and access management, containers, Infrastructure as Code, and DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework. vulnerability management, SIEM, and continuous monitoring.
• Experience applying DISA STIGs/SRGs, secure configuration baselines, and creating POA&Ms.
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture, network segmentation, identity-centric security, least privilege, encryption, and boundary-protection patterns.
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms, applications, APIs, workflows, identity services, databases, reporting capabilities, and external systems.
• Working knowledge of network and infrastructure architecture, including routing, switching, firewalls, software-defined networking, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations.
• Familiarity with configuration management, change management, Agile and Waterfall delivery, IT portfolio management, and ITIL-based service management.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and produce architecture diagrams, interface descriptions, technical standards, decision papers, implementation plans, and executive briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior Government leaders and both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 10 - 15 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise IT, systems engineering, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, network engineering, application architecture, or related technical disciplines.
• At least 5 years of experience serving as an Enterprise Architect, Solutions Architect, Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Architect, or comparable senior technical authority.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting the Federal Government or DoD is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading architecture across three or more major domains, such as cloud, cybersecurity, applications, networks, infrastructure, data, or IT service management.
• Experience developing architecture for highly available, mission-critical, geographically distributed, and security-sensitive environments.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and guiding multidisciplinary teams through design, implementation, testing deployment sustainment, and modernization activities.
• Must be certified at DoD 8140 IAT Level III cybersecurity certification appropriate to the individual’s assigned work role and proficiency level. CISSP or CompTIA SecurityX/CASP+ is preferred for this senior position.
• Experience working with networks in an USAF IT environment is desired.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or be SCI eligible required.

Location: Quantico, VA (Onsite)

Salary: $110,000-$120,000 annually with benefits

US Citizen or Green card holder only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.