Senior Enterprise Architect (0038)

OCT Consulting, LLC • Washington, DC

2d • Remote

About The Position

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition and Procurement, Data Science, and Information Technology.
OCT currently has an opening for a Senior Enterprise Architect to work with our DoD client. The Senior Enterprise Architect provides subject-matter expertise in system architectural development, engineering, and integration to support R&D and Production systems for our client. The primary objective is to deliver enterprise-level architecture and governance integration, ensuring the platform evolves into a scalable, secure, and sustainable environment for both AI research and production. This person will serve as the lead subject-matter expert responsible for the enterprise-level architecture of the government client’s AI platform. Primary duties include designing architectural blueprints, developing scalable data and MLOps patterns, and ensuring the platform’s architecture aligns with all enterprise governance, Responsible AI (RAI), and IL5 security requirements. The contractor serves as the primary technical authority for the platform’s design and strategic evolution. As a senior contributor in the firm, this individual will also be expected to support business development and firm activities, as needed, at the direction of contract and corporate leadership.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• M.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or similar
• Current SECRET Clearance (TS Preferred)
• 15+ years of full-time professional work experience, 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise-level systems architecture, engineering, and governance within the federal government, with demonstrated expertise in AI/ML platforms, MLOps, and secure (IL5) cloud environments
• AI/ML Frameworks: Proficiency in designing and maintaining architecture for both generative AI (e.g., Transformers, Large Language Models) and traditional AI workloads.
• Architectural Pattern Development: Ability to create reusable blueprints for rapid prototyping, synthetic data experimentation, and "transition-to-production" pathways.
• Data Engineering: Expertise in developing scalable patterns for ingesting and managing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Advanced Analytics Integration: Skill in institutionalizing advanced analytics within a unified research and production environment.
• DoD Security Standards: Subject matter expertise in IL5 security requirements and the implementation of controls for handling sensitive data within secure enclaves.
• Responsible AI (RAI): Practical knowledge of applying Responsible AI lifecycle controls and enterprise data governance policies.
• MLOps Lifecycle Management: Deep understanding of institutionalizing Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), including model versioning, automated retraining, and performance monitoring.
• Scalability Design: Ability to ensure AI platforms evolve into sustainable, enterprise-level environments that support growing research demands.
• Remote role, but must be physically located in the Washington DC greater metro area; must be available for occasional client meetings

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), TOGAF, or equivalent DoD architecture Framework (DoDAF) experience are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design and Engineering
• Governance, Security, and Compliance
• Development Guardrails and Standardization
• MLOps and Data Engineering

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees