Enterprise Architect

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Enterprise Architect (EA) to join our talented team in support of a federal client in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Program Manager in the development and execution of the federal client’s enterprise architecture program spanning digital transformation, application development, operations and maintenance, and broadcast engineering.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure integration of solution architecture information and processes with operations, change management, configuration management, and service management processes. 
• Ensures best practices delivery of the overall and strategic design, development, testing and implementation of agency information solutions by supporting data architecture and integration efforts related to defining, developing, and delivering capabilities. 
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and process to ensure successful delivery of highest quality products and cutting-edge solutions that are scalable 
• Identify and propose specific strategies, initiatives, and remedies necessary to align technology infrastructure with organizational objectives 
• Leads data architecture efforts for technology roadmap development, tracking, and alignment to organizational strategic objectives and risks. 
• Leverages industry standards to support solution decisions in relation to reliability, scalability, security, and integration for the solution based on client direction. 
• Prepares architectural models and establishes baselines and benchmarks to support IT development, maintenance, and sustainment efforts. 
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to program team members while encouraging innovated solutions to complex system problems. 
• Provides oversight and support for Authority to Operate (ATO) certification and maintenance activities throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Responsible for analyzing, identifying, and recommending advanced technologies relevant to the applications and services within the solution architecture that result in cost savings and return on investment. 
• Reviews and analyzes current technology infrastructure and its ability to support strategic objectives, draws conclusions, and communicates findings across technical and non-technical team members. 
• Responsible for setting up framework of standards and procedures 
• Responsible for defining the project’s technical direction and delivery 

Qualifications

Required Skills: 

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Management Science, or related disciplines 
• 5 years of experience in IT systems, with 1 years leading architecture efforts with hands on experience working with cloud technologies
• 5 years of experience as technical lead
• Experience in assessing, designing, and securing DevSecOps services and solutions on the cloud.
• Experience in end-to-end architecture of application ecosystems, including integration, preproduction and production environments.
• Experience working in major transformation efforts involving significant technology modernization initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with clients and across multi-disciplined teams
• Experience working in the Federal Government with classified environments
• Experience implementing cloud data platform technologies with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services
• Experience working with AWS services, such as EC2, S3, Lambda
• Proficiency with DevOps models, practices, and tools such as Kubernetes, Containerization, Pipelines, Microservices, and Cloud Infrastructure
• Experience in security hardening application solutions within a cloud environment.
• Hands-on experience with following technologies:
  • AWS Lambda
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker or other containerization software
  • Linux
  • Automation technologies
  • Python and/or Node.JS
  • Git
  • Visio or other diagramming software
• Excellent documentation skills
• Eligible for Agency Clearance

Desired Skills: 

• Experience working with C level executives or SES Government  
• Attention to detail and maintaining proactive communication
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with clients and across multi-disciplined teams
• Experience working within the DHA environment
• Experience supporting DHA AWS Gov Cloud
• Experience as full stack developer
• CodeCommit/GitLab preferred
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

About Us

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2020, & 2022!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.

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NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").