Senior Software Architect

Actalent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401k matching

ESOP

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Actalent in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr Software Architect to drive a digital modernization and data-centric transformation. You will assess the enterprise tech landscape, recommend investments, and define a framework for how software is engineered, procured, maintained, and governed across the organization.

This on-site role requires a bachelor’s in a technical field, 10+ years of experience, enterprise architecture leadership, cloud/API/DevSecOps expertise, and US citizenship with TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Proven enterprise architect or technical leadership background.
• Experience designing software lifecycle management and IT governance.
• Deep knowledge of cloud, API integrations, and secure DevSecOps.
• Experience creating scoring models for portfolio rationalization.
• Excellent communication, able to present to executives.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the existing technology landscape and deliver data-backed recommendations on retain/retire/consolidate/modernize transitions.
• Establish robust standards for cloud, APIs, and DevSecOps architectures.
• Design frameworks to identify and mitigate technical debt with data rights guidelines.
• Create application inventories and scoring models to focus resources on high-value capabilities.
• Track software consumption metrics and ROI to provide granular financial oversight and maximize value.
• Define pathways to mature pilots into enduring enterprise programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Scoring models

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect to support a comprehensive digital modernization and data-centric transformation strategy. In this critical advisory role, the successful candidate will spearhead the strategic assessment of the enterprise technology environment, formulating actionable recommendations to shift investments from underperforming assets to highly impactful digital capabilities. The Enterprise Architect will be instrumental in defining an overarching framework that dictates how software is engineered, procured, maintained, and governed across the organization.

Job Title: Sr Software Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect to support a comprehensive digital modernization and data-centric transformation strategy. In this critical advisory role, the successful candidate will spearhead the strategic assessment of the enterprise technology environment, formulating actionable recommendations to shift investments from underperforming assets to highly impactful digital capabilities. The Enterprise Architect will be instrumental in defining an overarching framework that dictates how software is engineered, procured, maintained, and governed across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the existing technology and software landscape to deliver objective, data-backed recommendations on whether to retain, retire, consolidate, modernize, or transition current enterprise applications.
• Establish and enforce robust technical standards and architectures encompassing cloud computing environments, API integrations, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Design and implement structured frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate technical debt, ensuring clear guidelines are established regarding government software ownership and data rights.
• Drive the creation of comprehensive application inventories and specialized scoring models aimed at reducing technological bloat and redirecting critical resources to high-value, mission-aligned capabilities.
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of software consumption metrics, including application usage, subscription utilization, and API execution rates, to provide granular financial oversight and maximize return on investment.
• Define the operational pathways and transition plans required to mature successful software pilots into enduring, fully sustained enterprise programs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in a technical discipline such as Information Technology, Software or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience functioning as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar technical leadership role, with a proven track record of evaluating large-scale technology ecosystems.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing software lifecycle management policies, enterprise architecture standards, and IT governance frameworks.
• Deep technical knowledge of cloud computing architectures, API integration strategies, and secure DevSecOps practices.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience developing scoring models and assessment methodologies for portfolio rationalization and technical debt management.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical assessments into clear, executive-ready strategies and documentation for leadership.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience providing advisory support to the Department of War (DoW) or within an Army enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with developing and utilizing operational dashboards to track technology consumption, financial burn rates, and contractor performance metrics.
• Experience navigating federal technology acquisition processes and software data rights negotiations.
• Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF), Cloud Computing, or Information Technology Service Management.
• Experience with AMC or Army Experience
• Experience in software architecture, AI, ML, research, development, and Defense containerization.

Work Environment

Work on-site at Army Material Command. The organization offers competitive pay based on the work you do, traditional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid leave, and the ability to cash out leave. Enjoy free access to certified financial planners, wellness and support services, discount programs, education assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary. Traditional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Paid leave and the ability to cash out leave. Free access to certified financial planners, wellness and support services, and discount programs. Education assistance and professional development opportunities. And much more.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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