Chief Architect

The Copper River Family of Companies • Suitland, MD

61d • $150,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Coho Technology Solutions is seeking a Chief Architect for design and maintenance of the Decennial IT “System of Systems” architecture, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability across multiple platforms. This position drives the Census Bureau’s modernization strategy through cloud-native design, automation, and performance optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 12 years in systems or enterprise architecture, including 5 years leading large federal IT programs
• Expertise in multi-cloud, DevSecOps, and TOGAF-aligned frameworks

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or relevant certification (TOGAF, AWS/Azure)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-level SoS architecture.
• Define architecture standards focused on performance, resilience, and security.
• Lead cloud strategy implementation using secure, cloud-native best practices.
• Guide the technical direction of large-scale systems supporting the 2030 Census.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless interoperability of systems.
• Oversee architectural documentation, configuration management, and system version control.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for optimization and modernization.
• Partner with cybersecurity leads to integrate security architecture principles into all designs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees