Enterprise Architect w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Quantico, VA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Architect drives alignment between NCIS IT capabilities and DoD/DoN Enterprise Architecture (EA) standards. The Enterprise Architect ensures technology modernization, application rationalization, and cloud-readiness initiatives are coordinated across NCIS’s IT portfolio. We are seeking a Enterprise Architect to join our team on NCIS Information Technology Directorate (ITD) Support Services. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in in Information Systems, engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, systems design, or IT strategic planning. 3+ years supporting federal or DoD enterprise architecture initiatives.
In-depth understanding of enterprise architecture principles, application rationalization, data integration, and system interoperability.
Familiar with DoD EA policies, DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework views, and system modernization strategies.
Clearance requirement: Active Top Secret
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as TOGAF, DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework , or FEAF Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework training strongly preferred.
ITIL Foundation or PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the NCIS Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
Align application modernization with DoD/DON architecture standards (e.g., DODAF Department of Defense Architecture Framework).
Collaborate with data governance and cybersecurity teams on enterprise integration.
Assess emerging technologies for NCIS mission applicability.
Lead efforts to eliminate redundant tools and drive system consolidation.
Support IT Portfolio Management and strategic IT investment planning.
Ensure alignment of technical solutions with NCIS and ITD objectives.