Infrastructure Enterprise Architect

Req ID: 298676 

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We are currently seeking a Infrastructure Enterprise Architect to join our team in McLean, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Infrastructure Enterprise Architect to join our IT team. The Enterprise Architect will play a critical role in defining and implementing the IT architecture strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, systems integration, and technology trends to drive innovation and efficiency across the organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist, as requested, in the development and implementation of the client's Business Architecture, Information System and Technology, Data Architecture, Architectural Programs and Initiatives, Architectural Governance, Research and Development, and provides Architecture Consultancy. 

• Assist in the identification of architectural tools and processes. 

• Understands the client's operational environment, client requirements and expectations of program operations. 

• Facilitates development and operations of systems, networks, and applications. 

• Leads development of solutions across all aspects of services environment including Data Centers to deliver enhanced user experience. 

• Interacts with specialists and utilizes their contributions to ensure secure application deployment and network operations. 

• Advocates with internal and customer stakeholders in latest technologies, methodologies, and approaches to solve satisfy client requirements. 

• Aligns with the client's strategic organizational business plans, cultivates relationships with business stakeholders, trusted advisor who assists in the development and maintenance of current and future state business architecture. 

• Develop architectural metrics and reports for the executive team, business, and IT Management. 

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy. 

• Lead the design and implementation of complex IT solutions that meet business needs while ensuring scalability, security, and performance. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and identify opportunities for improvement through technology. 

• Define and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across IT projects. 

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the organization's IT capabilities. 

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and best practices. 

• Create and maintain architectural documentation, including system designs, data models, and integration diagrams. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in an Infrastructure enterprise architecture role with the federal government.  

• Must be a US citizen. 

• Must live a commutable distance to the client site (Washington DC). 

 

Preferred:  

• Preferred Certification(s): at least 2 High level technology certifications (examples include MCSE, LPIC-3, CCNP, or equivalents) 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.)  

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) 

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