Enterprise Solutions Architect (Net-Centric)

Alexandria - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Enterprise Solutions Architect (Net-Centric)

Location: Alexandria VA
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Secret

Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Net-Centric Enterprise Solutions Architect to support the DoD OIG OCIO in developing and maintaining a robust secure and mission-aligned enterprise architecture. This role is pivotal in guiding strategic IT transformation ensuring compliance with federal mandates and enabling interoperability across a complex ecosystem of systems applications and services. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise strategic foresight and a collaborative approach to drive architectural maturity and modernization.

To be eligible for this position candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the positions security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Enterprise Architecture Development

Design maintain and evolve the DoD OIG Enterprise Architecture across application data infrastructure security technical and business domains.
Develop and update the Technical Reference Model EA Roadmap and supporting documentation in accordance with DoD and federal standards.
Create future-state architecture views and operationalize roadmaps to guide transformation.
Facilitate asset inventories system mapping and data flow analysis to assess current-state environments.

Governance & Strategic Alignment

Establish and enforce architecture governance programs including policies procedures and standards.
Ensure alignment between business strategies transformation initiatives and technology directions.
Support OCIO leadership in maintaining and enhancing the IT strategy with EA inputs.
Define roles and responsibilities for architecture oversight across enterprise IT services.

Solutions Architecture

Conduct evaluation design and analysis for implementing solutions architecture across business applications and technologies.
Support development of architecture for complex systems ensuring consistency with internal and external requirements.
Guide policy and strategy for selecting systems architecture components and coordinate design activities.
Advise on technical aspects of system development and integration including change requests and deviations.
Create architectural designs to contextualize solution development across products services and systems.
Develop reference architectures with detailed design principles APIs and dependencies.
Analyze integration needs and recommend enterprise standardization and interoperability strategies.
Define principles guidelines and solution patterns aligned with future-state architecture vision.

Solution Design & Compliance

Review and oversee solution designs to ensure compliance with reference architectures and standards.
Introduce and embed best practices in solution development process maturity and architectural modeling.
Support IT portfolio modernization and present rationalization options for legacy technologies.

Methodologies & Tools

Implement and manage EA methodologies modeling tools repositories SOPs and reporting mechanisms.
Maintain architecture artifacts including frameworks standards mandates and strategic plans.
Facilitate use of common enterprise services to promote integration and interoperability under MOSA principles.

Stakeholder Engagement

Guide enterprise leaders product managers and delivery teams through optimization and transformation efforts.
Support the definition and achievement of enterprise architecture business goals and objectives.
Assist in managing vendor support and enterprise-wide maintenance agreements.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
5 years of experience in enterprise architecture within federal or large-scale environments.
Expertise in EA frameworks (e.g. DoDAF TOGAF) architecture modeling tools and IT governance.
Strong understanding of federal IT compliance security standards and MOSA principles.
Proven ability to lead strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits:

Health (PPO & HDHP) Paid Time Off
Company Paid STD & LTD and Basic Life Insurance
401k Company Match
Paid Time Off
Multiple Voluntary Products

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position: Enterprise Solutions Architect (Net-Centric)Location: Alexandria VA Work Environment: Hybrid Clearance Required: SecretStatus: Contingent Upon Contract AwardKnowesis Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Net-Centric Enterprise Solutions Architect to support the DoD OIG OCIO in develo...