Senior Enterprise Architect | DoD Cloud & Security (TS)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.

Quantico (VA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead architecture across cloud, cyber, networks, data and operations at Quantico, VA onsite. The role requires deep DoD/federal domain expertise and an active Top Secret clearance.

You will guide secure cloud/hybrid solutions and coordinate multi-domain architecture initiatives. Applicants should have 10+ years in enterprise IT and 5+ years in senior architectural roles, with DoD experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
At least 10 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 architectures 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.
An active DoD 8140-aligned cybersecurity certification appropriate to the individual s assigned work role and proficiency level. CISSP or CompTIA SecurityX/CASP+ is preferred for this senior position;
Security+ CE may be accepted if it satisfies the designated work-role requirement.
Active Top Secret clearance required.

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 or governing secure cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions, preferably within AWS GovCloud or Cloud One.
Working knowledge of AWS cloud services, virtualization, compute, storage, databases, networking, identity and access management, containers, Infrastructure as Code, and DevSecOps.
Knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-34, DISA STIGs/SRGs, secure configuration baselines, eMASS, POA&Ms, vulnerability management, SIEM, and continuous monitoring.
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.
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.