Enterprise IT Architect (BG26100928BGL)

The Bowen Group Inc.•Washington, DC

46d•$175 - $195

About The Position

The Bowen Group, a GTSC company, is seeking an Enterprise IT Architect to support the design and integration of enterprise IT and communications SCIF infrastructure across new and existing secure facilities. The role is based in the Washington, DC metro area and requires travel to program locations, estimated at 25–50%. The architect will define target-state architecture, ensure interoperability across sites, and collaborate with engineering leads and government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions. This is an execution-oriented role supporting a fast-paced, milestone-driven prototype effort with near-term deliverable commitments. Success requires systems-level thinking, technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to balance mission needs, security, performance, cost, operational risk, and long-term sustainability. Immediate availability is strongly preferred; unclassified planning work may begin while program access nominations are processed. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility. Selected applicants will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified access. SAP access screening includes consideration of foreign contacts, foreign interests, foreign travel, personal conduct, and financial responsibility. The salary range is $175,000–$195,000. No certifications are required. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, including in classified environments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Strong understanding of network, systems, and security architecture principles.
Demonstrated experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams.
Experience architecting IT infrastructure for SCIF or other accredited classified environments, including multi-enclave network design.
Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (NIST SP 800-37 / 800-53) and the security authorization process.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and SAP eligibility; only applicants with a current security clearance will be considered.
Ability to meet government security investigation and classified-information access eligibility requirements, including SAP access screening.
Travel to program locations, estimated at 25–50%.

Nice To Haves

TOGAF, CISSP, AWS/Azure architecture certifications, or similar certifications.
Experience integrating cross-domain solutions (CDS) into enterprise architectures.
Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments.
Experience designing classified and unclassified video teleconferencing (VTC) and conference room AV capabilities.
Experience designing or standing up network or security operations centers (NOC/SOC), including 24x7 coverage models.

Responsibilities

Lead enumeration and documentation of the technical baseline across geographically dispersed sites, including classified and unclassified network enclaves, transport, security boundaries, and cross-domain transfer capabilities.
Design and develop target-state network and systems architectures for new secure facilities and an existing operational site, ensuring interoperability and compliance with federal security requirements.
Develop security authorization roadmaps in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (NIST SP 800-37 / 800-53) in partnership with ISSO and security engineering leads.
Define architecture for enterprise services, including end-user computing, classified and unclassified VTC/AV integration, and 24x7 NOC/SOC monitoring.
Produce design documentation, technical sections of milestone deliverables, and cost and feasibility inputs supporting a priced follow-on proposal.
Communicate design decisions, alternatives, and tradeoffs involving cost, schedule, security, and operational impact to government sponsors and non-technical stakeholders; support sponsor decision briefings and technical reviews.
Develop current-state, transition-state, and target-state architectures across infrastructure, networking, cloud, data, applications, identity, cybersecurity, and operations.
Provide technical governance while enabling engineering teams to make timely decisions within established architectural boundaries.
Develop an enterprise automation strategy that standardizes repeatable processes, reduces manual effort, improves operational efficiency, and enables secure, scalable, modern technology capabilities.