The Automation Architect Lead serves as the technical authority for automation design, strategy, and implementation across the BNATCS Program. This role will lead the design and deployment of enterprise-scale automation frameworks that improve system efficiency, integration, and reliability within a large, complex environment. The Architect will collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and program teams to define and execute the automation roadmap in alignment with mission and customer objectives. This is a senior technical leadership role requiring deep experience with systems automation, orchestration, and integration within distributed or mission-critical infrastructures.