Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities:  

• Provide oversight and strategic direction in the development of Enterprise and Systems Architecture practices, principles, documentation, and governance support.  

• Provide subject matter expert (SME) knowledge in Information Technology (IT) systems architectures (virtual and physical server infrastructure, networking, cloud, infrastructure, collaboration, etc.).  

• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to design IT systems and programs  

• Ensure that IT systems and program to be implemented are in synchronization with the needs of the client organization .  

• Collaborate with solution architects and network architects to provide enterprise solutions  

• Manage and secure clients IT assets and frequently update them to meet changing demands of the organization.  

• Work with network architects to enhance sharing of resources to improve information flow and minimize costs .  

• Assist stakeholders in developing policies and guidelines regarding the design and implementation of IT within the enterprise .  

• Educate non-technical users on how to utilize programs and software in managing work duties .  

• Ensure the timely completion of enterprise IT projects .  

• Monitor the activities of the enterprise architecture to ensure compliance to the overall project plan, to include making r ecommend deviations from project plan and take corrective measures to bring the project on course.  

• Test programs and software at completion to ensure conformity to expectations.  

• Support the organization modernization and architecture compliance efforts that drive system modernization, cloud migration and security enhancements.  

• Assist in strategic planning, guidance, programmatic review and validation of enterprise IT enclaves and suites.  

• Document and present recommendations to simplify existing architecture and exploit new architecture, where appropriate, to achieve greater efficiency within mission and business operations.  

• Remain aware of market changes affecting industry which could be leveraged across the agency.  

• Manage fact finding, analysis and development of final reports and delivery of presentations related to enterprise architecture.  

• Interact with technical personnel in a variety of grades in order to facilitate development of Enterprise Architecture artifacts, standards and governance.    

• Develops architectural products and deliverables for the enterprise and operational business lines.  

• Prepare graphic, textual presentations, and diagrams in support of briefings, whitepapers, technical exchanges, and reviews that are used to brief C-Suite senior leadership in CIO directorate.  

• Engage routinely with internal and external stakeholders, to include other CIO divisions and mission critical/ mission essential information system owners.  

• Participate in technical exchanges, and support briefings to senior leadership in an effort to facilitate the development of the enterprise architecture, artifacts, standards, and governance.  

     Qualifications:  

• Must have an active/current TS/SCI and ability to pass CI Poly.  

• At least 7 or more years of specialized experience with enterprise architecture and 15 years of overall experience 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and/or experience.    

• Strong architecture /engineering background.  

• Demonstrated Consulting Skills.  

• An innovator -- Comes up with ideas and can articulate the idea to the team.  

• Ability to work with limited information and expand on it with the idea of how it can be implemented into the Enterprise.  

• Experience with instrumentation of architectures frameworks processes, and software suites such as DoDAF 2.0 , ServiceNow, Microsoft suite of products, SharePoint .  

• Have certification as a DoDAF 2.0 greenbelt or equivalent IT architecture framework or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire, required.  

• Ability to work comfortably with mid- and senior-level civilian/military personnel.  

• Ability to work independently, demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and support tasks as assigned by leadership.  

• Detail oriented, strong analysis and organizational skills, forward-thinking skills to anticipate and proactively provide recommendations to customers and team.  

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.   

• Strong public speaking and writing skills required.   

• Ability to create original documentation.  

Work Location:     

• Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO.