Senior Enterprise Architect - DoD EA & Cloud Modernization

Archer; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Life insurance

Disability plans

Paid vacation

Job summary

Archer, collaborating with TekSynap, seeks an Enterprise Architect to align NCIS IT capabilities with DoD/DoN EA standards. You will drive modernization, rationalization, and cloud-readiness across NCIS ITD, ensuring interoperable, secure solutions.

The role requires extensive federal/DoD experience, TOGAF/DODAF FEAF certifications preferred, and active Top Secret clearance. Location is Quantico, VA, on-site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, systems design, or IT strategic planning. 3+ years supporting federal or DoD enterprise architecture initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of enterprise architecture principles, application rationalization, data integration, and system interoperability.
• Familiar with DoD EA policies, DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework views, and system modernization strategies.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the NCIS Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
• Align application modernization with DoD/DON architecture standards (e.g., DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework).
• Collaborate with data governance and cybersecurity teams on enterprise integration.
• Assess emerging technologies for NCIS mission applicability.
• Lead efforts to eliminate redundant tools and drive system consolidation.
• Support IT Portfolio Management and strategic IT investment planning.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with NCIS and ITD objectives.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Data Governance

System Interoperability

DoD EA policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Master's preferred

Tools

TOGAF

DODAF

FEAF

ITIL Foundation

PMP

Job description

Archer, collaborating with TekSynap, seeks an Enterprise Architect to align NCIS IT capabilities with DoD/DoN EA standards. You will drive modernization, rationalization, and cloud-readiness across NCIS ITD, ensuring interoperable, secure solutions.

The role requires extensive federal/DoD experience, TOGAF/DODAF FEAF certifications preferred, and active Top Secret clearance. Location is Quantico, VA, on-site with occasional travel.