Chief Architect
About The Position
World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Chief Architect to define and govern technology architecture strategy for a federal customer, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions. The role provides technical leadership across enterprise, solutions, data, security, and infrastructure architectures, while advancing innovation, modernization, scalability, and operational excellence. This is a full-time, direct-hire role based fully onsite in Chandler, Arizona. Candidates must currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or above; visa sponsorship, 1099 status, and C2C arrangements are not available.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or above.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 12 or more years of experience in IT, systems engineering, software development, or architecture.
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior architecture or technical leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience designing large-scale enterprise solutions.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, cybersecurity, networking, and data architecture.
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
- Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Enterprise architecture certification, such as TOGAF, FEAC, or Zachman.
- Cloud certification, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Architect.
- Experience in government, defense, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
- Experience with DevSecOps, AI/ML, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap.
- Establish architectural principles, standards, and governance processes.
- Lead the design of enterprise-wide technology solutions.
- Evaluate and approve major architectural decisions and technology selections.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Establish metrics to assess architectural effectiveness and system performance.
- Communicate technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with vendors, partners, and government agencies as applicable.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision care
- Onsite health centers
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Competitive pay
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and sick leave, starting at 20 days per year
- 10 holidays per year
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Nursing mothers benefits
- Voluntary legal benefits
- Pet insurance
- Employee discount program
- Some positions may be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
