Senior Enterprise Architect

Talentify; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-level architecture for DoD-related programs, coordinating Government and Contractor teams across multiple stakeholders.

You will drive architecture roadmaps, modernization strategies, and secure cloud/hybrid architectures while ensuring alignment with mission requirements and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• PMP certification.
• 5+ years enterprise architecture in defense environments.
• Experience applying DoDAF or TOGAF to develop enterprise products/roadmaps.
• Able to brief CIO/CISO-level leadership on EA strategies and risks.
• Translate mission and business requirements into enterprise architectures with cost, risk, and interoperability considerations.
• Experience in cloud/hybrid-cloud architectures including security integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and oversight of contractor personnel and program activities.
• Serve as liaison between Government and Contractor teams.
• Facilitate communication across technical, program, and Government stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain processes for tracking requirements, activities, and deliverables.
• Apply industry best practices to support performance monitoring.
• Ensure contractor activities satisfy PWS requirements and compliance.
• Monitor quality and efficiency of contractor performance.
• Support Government financial and business processes.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

PMP certification

5+ years E.A. in defense

DoDAF / TOGAF

Roadmaps & modernization

Cloud / hybrid cloud

Security & interoperability

Architecture governance

Briefing senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Overview

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to serve as a primary point of contact for the DC3 TABO CODE directorate.

This role will provide overall leadership and oversight of contractor personnel and activities supporting the program. This position will serve as a key liaison between Government and Contractor teams while ensuring requirements, deliverables, performance, and resources are effectively managed.

The Senior Enterprise Architect will also support Government financial and business processes and will be expected to make timely decisions on behalf of the Contractor while proactively identifying potential contractual, programmatic, staffing, and resource issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and oversight of contractor personnel and program activities.
• Serve as a primary liaison between Government and Contractor teams.
• Facilitate effective communication across technical, program, and Government stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain processes for tracking requirements, activities, and deliverables.
• Apply industry best practices and proven methodologies to support continuous performance monitoring.
• Ensure contractor activities and deliverables satisfy PWS requirements.
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of contractor performance.
• Support applicable Government financial and business processes.
• Make decisions on behalf of the Contractor in response to Government issues, concerns, and requirements.
• Proactively identify and communicate contractual, programmatic, staffing, and resource risks.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• PMP certification.
• At least 5 years of experience developing, maintaining, and implementing enterprise-level architecture within complex defense environments.
• Experience applying established enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies, such as DoDAF, TOGAF, or comparable frameworks, to develop and maintain enterprise architecture products and roadmaps.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies that align technology investments and capabilities with organizational mission requirements and strategic objectives.
• Experience translating mission and business requirements into enterprise-level technical architectures and solutions, including evaluating technologies based on mission requirements, cost, risk, security, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
• Experience designing or evaluating cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures, enterprise infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity solutions, including the integration of Zero Trust and other security principles into enterprise architecture.
• Experience establishing and maintaining architecture standards, technical governance processes, and integration strategies across complex enterprise environments, including systems, applications, APIs, data exchanges, and infrastructure.
• Experience conducting architecture assessments, gap analyses, technical reviews, and modernization assessments and developing actionable recommendations to address technical debt, capability gaps, interoperability challenges, and emerging technology requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to brief and advise senior Government and technical leadership, including CIO/CISO-level stakeholders, on enterprise architecture strategies, modernization initiatives, technology risks, and recommended courses of action. Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Salary Disclosure

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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