Enterprise IT Architect w/ active Top Secret clearance

LMI • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking a skilled Enterprise IT Architect to support the design and integration of enterprise IT and communications infrastructure across a network of new and existing secure facilities. The Enterprise IT Architect will define the target-state architecture, ensure interoperability across sites, and work 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, including in classified environments.
• 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.
• Experience architecting solutions for SCIF or other classified facility environments.
• TS/SCI clearance is required for this position - final adjudication is required and interim clearances will not be considered.
• Candidates must also be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• LMI will only consider applicants with current TS/SCI security clearance.
• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP, AWS/Azure architecture 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 multiple 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 network and security operations center (NOC/SOC) monitoring.
• Produce design documentation, technical sections of milestone deliverables, and cost and feasibility inputs supporting a priced follow-on proposal.
• Clearly articulate design decisions, alternatives considered, and associated tradeoffs — cost, schedule, security, and operational impact — to government sponsors and non-technical stakeholders, and support sponsor decision briefings and technical reviews.

Benefits

• The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. Approximate range of $100,000 - $200,000, subject to change based on the factors listed above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior