Enterprise Architect

Description

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind, we confidently embrace a future centered around the Core of More . By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring an experienced and visionary Enterprise Architect to provide strategic leadership for a critical Zero Trust (ZT) surge initiative supporting our key client, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). In this advanced role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and evolving the overarching enterprise architecture that underpins USSOCOM's multi-year Zero Trust adoption. You will define the IT rules, standards, and requirements that govern the baseline and target architectures, ensuring that business, systems, and information processes are cohesively integrated to support enterprise mission needs within a Zero Trust framework. This position directly maps to the DoD 8140 Enterprise Architect (Work Role ID: 651) Advanced level, requiring exceptional strategic thinking, deep technical expertise across multiple domains, and the ability to translate high-level mission objectives into actionable enterprise-wide architectural guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and govern USSOCOM's enterprise Zero Trust architecture, including baseline and target architectures, ensuring alignment with business/mission needs, strategic goals, and DoD ZT mandates (91 target activities by FY27, 61 advanced activities by FY33).
• Define and enforce IT rules, standards, policies, and requirements for the enterprise ZT architecture, covering systems, data, network, and security domains.
• Lead the analysis of user needs and requirements to plan and evolve the enterprise architecture, ensuring it supports current and future SOF operational demands.
• Develop and manage the enterprise ZT implementation strategy, ensuring components across various environments (on-premises, cloud, hybrid; Greenfield and Brownfield) can be integrated and aligned effectively.
• Oversee the integration of cybersecurity principles, risk management processes (RMF), and ZT controls into all aspects of the enterprise architecture.
• Ensure acquired or developed systems and architectures are consistent with USSOCOM's enterprise and cybersecurity architecture guidelines.
• Document and update all enterprise architecture definitions, artifacts, and activities using standard frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, TOGAF).
• Define how the implementation of new systems or interfaces impacts the current and target enterprise environment, including security posture, interoperability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Architects, Project Managers, Engineers, and USSOCOM stakeholders to ensure enterprise-wide architectural coherence and support for ZT Iplan development and execution.
• Provide strategic advice on project costs, design concepts, technology selection, and architectural changes from an enterprise perspective.
• Plan and guide the integration of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, advanced data analytics) within the ZT enterprise architecture.
• Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders to inform architectural resilience and continuity of operations planning.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process activities and related documentation from an enterprise architecture standpoint.

Location: Onsite in Tampa, FL

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10+) years of progressive experience in IT, with a significant focus on enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and cybersecurity.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) OR CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
• TOGAF® 9 Certification (or higher)
• Mastery in developing, maintaining, and governing complex enterprise architectures using standard frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, TOGAF, FEAF).
• Expertise in integrating an organization's strategic goals and mission objectives into tangible baseline and target enterprise architectures.
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and their application at an enterprise scale, including network security architecture concepts (topology, protocols, defense-in-depth).
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, and network design processes, including security objectives and operational tradeoffs.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., RMF, methods for assessing and mitigating risk), cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability), and cyber threats/vulnerabilities.
• Proven ability to analyze user needs and requirements to plan and build robust enterprise architectures and frameworks.
• Skill in planning enterprise-level implementation strategies to ensure diverse components can be integrated and aligned effectively.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, configuration management techniques, and technology integration processes.
• Understanding of cloud computing service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), deployment models (private, public, hybrid), and their implications for enterprise architecture and security.
• Familiarity with network access, identity, and access management (e.g., PKI) concepts at an enterprise level.
• Ability to document and update all definition and architecture activities meticulously.
• Knowledge of how system components are installed, integrated, optimized, and how traffic flows across a complex network.
• Understanding of database systems, operating systems, embedded systems, and software engineering principles as they relate to enterprise architecture.
• Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and IT.
• Awareness of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses on enterprise missions.
• Skill in applying and incorporating diverse information technologies into proposed enterprise solutions.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and diverse technical teams.
• Experience with USSOCOM, SOF environments, or other DoD agencies at an enterprise planning level is a significant advantage.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting DoD or USSOCOM environments at an enterprise level is highly preferred.
• CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)
• CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• Relevant Cloud Platform Architecture Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• ITIL® Foundation

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI is required.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .

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