Expert Enterprise Architect (A3 Modernization)

Job Description

At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. We are seeking a highly skilled Expert Enterprise Architect with a focus on A3 (AI, Automation, & Autonomy) Modernization to join our team in Vicksburg, MS and Dulles, VA.

The Expert Enterprise Architect will hold a critical role for our IT enterprise, responsible for leading the architectural vision, design, and implementation of highly scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions. Responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable, enterprise-wide artificial intelligence systems that align with business objectives. This role requires a strategic leader to define the architectural vision for AI/ML, ensure its integration into existing enterprise infrastructure, and guide the organization's AI strategy to drive innovation and efficiency while adhering to ethical and legal standards. This individual will collaborate, lead and manage other engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate enterprise business requirements into effective and efficient cloud infrastructure designs. The candidate that fits this position has experience as a Cloud Design Engineer and is responsible for Cloud systems engineering, provisioning, managing cloud services/systems.

Duties:

• Strategic Planning: Partner with business stakeholders to translate business objectives into AI strategies and roadmaps.
• Architecture Design: Design and oversee the end-to-end architecture for AI/ML solutions, including data pipelines, model deployment, and integration with existing systems.
• Solution Development: Build, prototype, and deploy robust AI models and algorithms, such as deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision, to address specific business problems.
• Technical Leadership: Guide technical teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure the implementation of AI solutions is secure, stable, and high-performing.
• Data and Model Management: Oversee the collection, preprocessing, and quality assurance of data for model training, and tune models to achieve optimal accuracy and performance.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all AI initiatives comply with ethical guidelines, legal requirements, and enterprise governance policies.
• Innovation and Research: Stay current with the latest advancements in AI research and technology to identify and incorporate new methodologies into the enterprise architecture.
• Integration: Collaborate with software developers to integrate AI capabilities into new and existing applications and systems.
• Performance and Optimization: Evaluate and compare different AI techniques and optimize the performance of AI models and platforms to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).

Location:

• This candidate shall be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS & Dulles, VA.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience as an Engineering Architect, including 5+ years of experience focused on Cloud Engineering & AI implementation.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Self-Efficient with Supervisor/Manager experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Certifications:

• DoDM 8140.03 (former DoD 8570.01-M) Level 3 Certification within six months of start date.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent
• IBM AI Engineering Professional certification or equivalent AI/ML cert
• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) cert or DOGAF cert
• ITIL 4 Foundations within six months of start date.
• Possession of at least one intermediate- to advanced-level certification recognized by industry standards in the relevant field of practice

Behavior Framework:
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Innovative Problem-Solving: Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
• Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in computer systems engineering/architecture and incident response.
• Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Applies and/or develops highly advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Viewed as expert in the field. Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Work is checked only to the effectiveness of results obtained, typically requiring a long-term perspective

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Desired certifications: PMP
• DoDM 8140.03 (former DoD 8570.01-M) Level 3 Certification.
• ITIL v4 foundations.
• Configuration Management/Document Management.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.