Enterprise Architect I

Barrios Technology•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

Barrios Technology is seeking Enterprise Architects to design, modernize, and govern technology ecosystems supporting aerospace innovation. The role bridges aerospace operations and modern, cloud-native digital enterprise software platforms. Enterprise Architects collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to map business capabilities to scalable, secure, and AI-enhanced target architectures, and translate technical complexities into actionable roadmaps for senior leadership and technology departments. The company is reviewing candidates for multiple roles across NASA, Commercial Space, and corporate environments. Responsibilities may vary by organizational deployment. Depending on the assignment, the role may support the Mission and Technical Integration Contract (MTIC) or NASA’s Orion Program. MTIC work includes aligning IT and Digital Solutions architecture with NASA and business objectives, developing governance and technology roadmaps, evaluating technology options and costs, and managing stakeholder relationships. Orion work includes advising on IT architecture, cybersecurity, data and AI strategy, modernization, and execution of near- and long-term technology initiatives. The position requires a strong IT and development background, foundational cloud knowledge, and an orientation toward AI implementations. Work is generally in an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task, and may require commuting or travel to other installations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation; the selected applicant may also need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Regular attendance and the ability to adjust schedules for peak periods and surge requirements are required. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Ten years of progressive experience in IT systems engineering, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture roles.
Strong foundational IT and development background, with hands-on experience in software engineering, system integration, or DevOps practices.
Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Foundational understanding of aerospace operational domains such as product definition, supply chain, manufacturing execution, or MRO.
High proficiency with architecture diagramming software and modeling tools for documenting complex ecosystems.
Ability to project-manage technical scoping and deliver accurate development timelines and effort estimates.
Hands-on exposure to enterprise software systems such as SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill, DOORS, Jama, or cloud-native SaaS platforms.
Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills, including documented experience presenting to high-level stakeholders.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum product teams or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Must be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information if required for the assignment.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere and maintain professional conduct that promotes productivity, teamwork, and cooperation.
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule; ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust for peak periods or surge requirements when needed.
Must be able to sit for extended periods, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and enter test-facility areas when necessary.
Must maintain grooming and dress appropriate to the position and avoid creating safety risks or hazards.
May be required to commute and travel to other installations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional-level cloud architecture certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Google Cloud Architect.
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, such as MLOps pipelines, vector databases, or deep learning frameworks.
Certification in TOGAF or a similar enterprise architecture framework.
Ten or more years of progressive experience in IT systems implementation, design, strategy, architecture, and stakeholder integration.

Responsibilities

Present architecture strategies, target states, and technology roadmaps to executive leadership and high-level business stakeholders.
Explain technical blueprints, system risks, and structural plans to engineering teams and non-technical business partners.
Use architecture diagramming and modeling tools to build system models and technical visualizations.
Estimate implementation timelines, level of effort, and resource needs for complex enterprise initiatives.
Drive adoption of scalable hybrid, multi-cloud, and serverless frameworks, and guide legacy aerospace software ecosystems toward public cloud infrastructure.
Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities, including predictive maintenance models, generative AI applications, and advanced analytics pipelines.
Align IT architectures with digital engineering standards such as MBSE or MBD.
Ensure cloud and AI architectures comply with aerospace regulatory requirements, including ITAR, cybersecurity frameworks, and data sovereignty rules.
For MTIC deployments, liaise with NASA OCIO on technology policies, agency rollouts, government mandates, and technology and infrastructure cost models.
For MTIC deployments, define and execute governance, change management, security, and compliance frameworks aligned with government and external partner requirements and data-driven business policies.
For MTIC deployments, develop and review business objectives and technology strategy roadmaps for modernization, scaling, system integration, business outcomes, and technology adoption.
For MTIC deployments, advocate for common IT and Digital Solutions architecture across the organization to streamline solution delivery and sustainment.
For MTIC deployments, align IT and Digital Solutions strategy with NASA’s mission objectives and MTIC business objectives.
For MTIC deployments, lead build-versus-buy, technology-stack, and cost-model trade studies for technology and solution evaluations.
For MTIC deployments, develop architecture documentation for technical and executive audiences covering cost, technology, infrastructure, data, applications, and analytics.
For MTIC deployments, manage relationships with internal and external technical stakeholders and customers, and provide input to PMO employee communications about technology policies and announcements.
For Orion deployments, provide IT leadership and advisory services in architecture analysis, technology assessments, cybersecurity planning, data management, AI strategy, and modernization.
For Orion deployments, create tactical plans and success criteria for IT and architecture initiatives, including migrations, on-premises/cloud transitions, change management, security assessments, and organizational consolidations or segmentations.
For Orion deployments, participate in tiger teams and strategic advisory groups, providing technical expertise, domain knowledge, and industry standards for program-level planning and decision-making.
For Orion deployments, lead or partner with customers on strategic plans for IT and technology architecture efforts, including AI/SI adoption, cloud-native architecture, edge computing, industry partnerships, vendor relationships, and digital systems interfaces.
For Orion deployments, ensure timely execution of initiatives through schedule reporting, technical milestones, measurement, and adherence to time and resource budgets.
For Orion deployments, support customer satisfaction through meetings, presentations, debriefings, dashboards, and scheduled insights.