Senior Enterprise Architect
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
The Opportunity:
CACI's Business and Information Technology Solutions (BITS) Sector is looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect with software engineering experience and project facilitation abilities to support a major program based in Ashburn, VA. The ideal candidate should have expertise with development of DoDAF models and management of IT portfolios to support Enterprise Architecture projects. You will have the opportunity to develop architectural products and deliverables for the enterprise and operational business lines. You will also advise on the feasibility of future projects to management for all phases of programs from inception to completion. Additionally, you'll plan for the adoption of emerging technologies into the enterprise to achieve long-range objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring that all assigned work activities are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest quality and ensuring the goals and objectives of an initiative and the program are accomplished. Please note this role will require on-site work two days per week at the customer's office in Arlington, VA. The remaining days of the week allow for remote work.
What you'll get to do:
Serve as an Enterprise Architect on a small team of Enterprise and Data Architects providing enterprise architecture and data architecture capabilities to our ARNG customer.
Responsibilities:
Proficiency in strategic planning, enterprise architecture and emerging technologies
Collaborates with end user facing teams to define technology migration strategies and approaches
Drives adoption and adherence of reference architectures and initiatives to replace tactical solutions with strategic solutions
Provides guidance to end user facing teams on enterprise activities, architecture issues and resolution definition
Performs architecture reviews as required, ensuring initiatives are aligned with future state
Advocates effective architectural designs and optimizes current architecture and processes
Identifies risks, opportunities, compliance issues or other architectural concerns
Actively supports scalability, skill transfer and organizational change management by promoting visibility and real-life architecture representation
Ensures that appropriate resources are brought to bear on complex production issues affecting enterprise applications
Analyzing project-related problems and creating innovative solutions involving schedule, technologies, methodologies, tools, and solution components
Ensuring product quality and timeliness of efforts
Qualifications:
Required:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, with at least an Interim DoD Secret or higher
College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline.Experience acceptable in lieu of degree
At least seven (7) years of direct enterprise architecture experience
Experience in the current version of the Department of Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Enterprise Architecture conceptual modeling, or equivalent experience
Experience in enterprise application design patterns
Experience in the agile management framework
Understanding of key business drivers
Effectively resolve problems and roadblocks as they occur, consistently following through on details while driving innovation as well as issue resolution
Collaborate with Developers, Program Managers, Testers, and Production Support Engineers, Data Architects and Network Engineers to integrate and implement innovative technical solutions.
Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong written and verbal communication skills and work ethic; self-starter
Modeling and documentation tools such as ARIS, Visio, System Architect
Skills to successfully accomplish all tasks in the -Responsibilities- section
Acts independently to expose and resolve problems
Working on-site at client facility in Arlington, VA required two days per week.
Desired:
Technical Certifications such as Open Certified Architect, Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect, or other related technical certifications
Experience using enterprise modeling tools such as ARIS, Pro Vision, Cameo MagicDraw, System Architect
Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas
Experience working on unusually complicated problems and providing solutions that are highly creative and ingenious, exhibiting creativity, and resourcefulness
Periodically develops data which goes beyond existing boundaries of information in field
Understanding of DISA STIG
Experience working in the DoD IT environment
Full understanding of cloud technologies and architecture
Experience working with ECMA or JWCC on the migration of systems and applications to the cloud
Experience supporting EA efforts on a DoD, Army, or ARNG project
Understanding of WAN and ICAN architecture and technologies
Knowledge and/or experience with the use of APMS
Knowledge and/or experience with the use of eMASS
Knowledge and understanding of the reference architecture for the Zero Trust Architecture
Knowledge and understanding of the Army Unified Network Plan and ORGNET convergence initiatives
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$102,900 - $216,200
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
