Enterprise Architect

About Company:

About Tripoint Solutions

We are technology innovators, partnered with state-of-the-art providers, such as AWS, ServiceNow, and UiPath, to drive digital transformation in the federal space. TPS teams are bringing automation and data science into areas of the government that are crying out for fresh tech-making positive impacts felt by tens of thousands of users, countless citizens, and all six branches of the military each day. Our Agile teams are responsible for envisioning, launching, and operating the massive data systems and analytics platforms used to manage $14.5B in government procurements and $200B in military real estate assets globally. At TPS, we apply the power of cloud technologies to help the government think smarter and function better-for everyone.

TPS Company Values

• We value and respect each employee's dedicated work and unique contributions as they directly impact who we are and what we do.
• Your talent and innovative thinking bring leading-edge solutions to our customers.
• Our success is driven by the dedication of our employees.
• Employee-generated solutions have sustained our continued success and customer satisfaction

Benefit Offerings

Tripoint Solutions builds flexibility into health benefit plan choices, covers most of the monthly premiums, and helps employees build a career with impact through our generous professional development program.

We offer all full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits with a national provider network
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance including Short-Term, Long-Term, and Accidental
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program to pursue undergraduate, graduate, training, and certifications
• Monthly transportation, parking, and cell phone service reimbursement

Tripoint Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

About the Role:

Tripoint Solutions is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support an upcoming federal government contract. The Enterprise Architect will provide strategic guidance, align IT solutions with mission objectives, and ensure scalable, secure, and compliant enterprise architecture across complex government systems. This role requires a visionary technical leader capable of bridging business strategy, technology solutions, and operational requirements.

Location: Washington, D.C. (Candidates must reside in D.C., Virginia, or Maryland) - Hybrid: On-site 1 day per week

Clearance Requirements:

• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation.
• USA Citizenship is required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategy, roadmaps, and reference models aligned with agency goals.
• Analyze business, mission, and technical requirements to define architecture principles and standards.
• Provide leadership in defining system, application, and infrastructure architectures.
• Ensure integration and alignment of cloud, on-premises, and hybrid solutions with enterprise goals.
• Collaborate with program managers, stakeholders, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews, gap analyses, and risk assessments.
• Define and enforce architecture governance processes and compliance with federal standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
• Support modernization initiatives, digital transformation, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to technical teams on architecture best practices.
• Contribute to proposals, technical evaluations, and solution demonstrations as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting federal, state, or local government programs.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF, FEAF).
• Experience with cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and hybrid IT environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, Zero Trust, and secure system design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Experience in system integration, data architecture, and application portfolio management.
• Familiarity with government compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline or MBA with a focus on technology management.
• Certifications such as TOGAF 9 Certified, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar credentials.
• Experience working in large-scale, complex IT environments within the professional, scientific, and technical services industry.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices to support continuous delivery and integration.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills demonstrated through successful cross-functional project leadership.
• Experience leading enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives.