Enterprise Architect
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an Enterprise Architect to provide architecture leadership across a complex enterprise IT environment undergoing modernization governance maturation and cross-system coordination. This role operates in a large regulated setting where technical decisions must align with mission priorities enterprise standards and long-term operational objectives.
This architect will guide architectural alignment across initiatives assess solution options and help connect strategy governance and execution. The role is intended for someone who can operate above the project level work across business and technical teams and bring structure to architecture decisions in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Job Location
Hybrid with periodic onsite support as needed in Baltimore Maryland.
What Youll Be Doing
Lead enterprise architecture support across strategic initiatives modernization efforts and governance activities
Assess current-state and target-state architectures to improve alignment standardization and technical coherence
Support analysis of alternatives solution evaluations and architectural recommendations for enterprise decision-making
Advise program and product teams on architecture standards integration patterns and technical tradeoffs
Coordinate with business stakeholders program managers engineers and governance teams to align architecture with organizational goals
Contribute to roadmaps technical assessments white papers and architecture-related planning materials
Support architecture input to governance boards investment discussions and portfolio prioritization activities
Promote compliance with enterprise standards interoperability requirements and sound system design principles
What You Must Have
Bachelors degree in computer science information technology engineering or a related field
5 years of experience working with enterprise-level infrastructure applications or platforms in a large organizational environment
5 years of experience in enterprise architecture solution architecture or technical architecture roles
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in computer science information technology engineering or a related field
TOGAF certification
ITIL Foundation CompTIA Network or equivalent certification
3 years of experience conducting architecture assessments technical evaluations or analysis of alternatives
3 years of experience supporting systems integration interoperability planning or cross-platform architecture
3 years of experience producing architecture artifacts such as roadmaps standards diagrams decision papers or technical recommendations
3 years of experience supporting governance processes architecture review boards or enterprise decision forums
3 years of experience working in a federal environment or similarly regulated enterprise setting
2 years of experience supporting identity access security or standards-alignment considerations in enterprise architecture
Experience working with enterprise collaboration and planning tools such as JIRA Confluence SharePoint or M365
2 years of experience supporting portfolio modernization shared services or enterprise platform initiatives
2 years of experience supporting architecture decisions involving cloud mainframe distributed or hybrid environments
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98614.00 - $167644.00Maryland Client Office (MD88)Required Experience:
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About Company
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