Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for designing enterprise-level IT systems? Join us as an Enterprise Architect (Senior) and play a critical role in driving innovation and efficiency for a Federal Law Enforcement Agency. In this role, you will lead the development of scalable, secure, and future-ready architecture solutions that align with mission-critical objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence IT strategies and deliver impactful results in a dynamic environment. This role is on site in Quantico, VA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide IT architectures, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and security.
- Develop and refine the organization’s baseline and target architecture to align with strategic and operational goals.
- Identify design gaps in existing systems and propose enhancements to optimize performance and compliance.
- Collaborate with technical teams to guide the integration of systems, data, and applications across a hybrid IT environment.
- Ensure adherence to federal regulations, cybersecurity standards, and best practices in all architecture designs.
- Oversee cloud migration efforts, integrating cloud-based and on-premises solutions to meet the agency's mission.
- Conduct impact assessments for new technologies and recommend solutions to advance system capabilities.
- Provide comprehensive documentation of architecture models, system designs, and operational workflows for stakeholders.
Required Skills / Experience:
- Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, or Zachman.
- Proficiency in designing and managing hybrid IT environments, including AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms.
- Hands-on experience with system integration, data architecture, and cybersecurity compliance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT infrastructure, or large-scale system design.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (substitution: certifications or equivalent experience).
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or TOGAF.
- Experience supporting enterprise IT systems for a Federal Law Enforcement Agency or other government organizations.
- Familiarity with IT modernization initiatives, cloud migration strategies, and the development of hybrid cloud architectures.
- Knowledge of IT service management tools and platforms like Atlassian, ServiceNow, or Ivanti.
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This position is onsite in Quantico, VA 5 days a week. **
Application deadline 3-7-2025#LI-SA-1#cjpostThe SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.The proposed salary for this position is:$137,600—$229,400 USDAt SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission.
From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
