Lead Enterprise Architect

Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Enterprise Architect provides senior-level leadership to stabilize and mature the Enterprise Architecture function. This role oversees Corporate Products EA, Transportation EA, and Business Architecture teams, establishes governance, aligns EA with modernization and AI-assisted delivery.

Requirements

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership – 15+ years. Leading EA teams, defining frameworks, establishing governance, and driving enterprise-wide architecture programs.
• EA Frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF, BEA, ETP) – 10+ years. Applying structured architecture methods in complex environments.
• Systems Engineering – 15+ years. Designing and modernizing large-scale systems across multiple domains.
• Cloud Architecture (AWS, Google Cloud) – 7+ years. Leading cloud transitions, modernization, and secure cloud adoption.
• Zero Trust Architecture (NIST ZT) – 5+ years. Implementing cybersecurity mitigation aligned to modern enterprise standards.
• Microservices/SOA Architecture – 10+ years. Designing service-oriented and microservices-based systems.
• AI Integration in Architecture Methods – 3+ years. Applying AI to architecture products, modernization workflows, and decision support.
• Executive Advisory Experience – 10+ years. Advising CIOs, CTOs, and senior executives on enterprise architecture strategy.
• Team Mentoring and Capability Building – 10+ years. Developing architects, improving maturity, and elevating architectural discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 20+ years total experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or modernization leadership.
• Proven ability to stabilize and mature EA functions in complex organizations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Enterprise Architecture Consulting – 10+ years. Providing strategic architecture guidance in high-stakes federal environments.
• IT Acquisition Reform – 5+ years. Experience with enterprise-level acquisition and transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for EA teams (Corporate Products, Transportation, Business Architecture).
• Establish operational rhythm: standups, intake triage, prioritization, architecture decision support.
• Mentor architects and elevate architectural thinking across product teams.
• Define and implement lightweight EA governance, standards, and engagement models.
• Establish architecture review processes and decision frameworks.
• Align EA with modernization initiatives.
• Integrate AI-driven architecture methods into EA workflows.
• Assess EA team capabilities and gaps.

What This Job Offers

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