Enterprise Architect

- Company: ARS
- Position: Enterprise Architect
- Location: San Antonio, TX 78230
- Duration: 9 month contract to hire, you will convert perm after 9 months
- Clearance: TS/SCI

Required Skills & Experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, architecture, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise technology environments.
- Experience developing system architectures, technical roadmaps, and engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting cloud-based systems, enterprise infrastructure, or cyber mission environments.
- Understanding of systems integration, network architecture, and cybersecurity principles.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and government stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience supporting Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2) programs or similar cyber mission systems.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools.
- Experience developing architecture products using DoDAF, SysML, or related modeling frameworks.
- Experience supporting cloud-native architectures within AWS, Azure, or other enterprise cloud environments.
- Knowledge of cyber operations, command-and-control systems, or mission planning environments.
- Experience supporting Air Force, DoD, or acquisition program offices.
- Familiarity with Agile development and DevSecOps practices.

Job Description

- Lead architecture and engineering efforts supporting JCC2 and other cyber mission systems.
- Develop current-state and future-state architecture products that align mission requirements with technical solutions.
- Analyze existing system architectures, identify capability gaps, and recommend modernization strategies and transition plans.
- Support the design and integration of cloud, infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity capabilities within mission environments.
- Develop architecture models, system documentation, engineering artifacts, and technical roadmaps that support program objectives.
- Collaborate with program managers, systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment across programs.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations on how new capabilities can enhance mission effectiveness and operational performance.
- Support technical reviews, system integration efforts, testing activities, and validation events throughout the system lifecycle.
- Assist in developing technical standards, architecture governance processes, and engineering best practices.
- Ensure cybersecurity requirements and security architecture principles are incorporated throughout the design and implementation lifecycle.
- Provide technical guidance to leadership on architecture decisions, technical risks, and modernization opportunities.