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Chief Technical Architect - DoD Secret Clearance

MEI Technologies, In • Colorado Springs, CO • 13h ago

Position Title: Chief Technical Architect

Location: Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Position Summary:

Seeking a Chief Technical Architect to lead the strategic design and implementation of enterprise IT architecture that support national defense missions. This role requires visionary Chief Architect to shape the technological foundation of a next-generation network infrastructure and digital services. This executive role will drive the strategic evolution of the IT network architectures to support digital advancements, cloud-native solutions, and customer-centric platforms. The Chief Architect will lead a team of architects to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure systems that position the organization at

the forefront of the telecom industry.

Responsibilities:

Developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks to support mission-critical systems, including command and control, cybersecurity, and cloud-based platforms.

Designing and implementing an enterprise architecture framework that supports scalable cloud-native solutions, AI-driven platforms, and microservices architectures.

Collaborating with senior DoD leadership, military stakeholders, and inter-agency partners to align IT architectures with national security objectives.

Evaluating and integrating emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, zero-trust architecture, quantum-resistant cryptography) tomaintain technological superiority.

Establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework, including technology roadmaps, standards, and governance processes to guide IT investments and initiatives.

Overseeing the evaluation, selection, and integration of emerging technologies, ensuring they align with industry trends and best practices.

Leading architecture reviews, audits, and optimization efforts to maintain a resilient and future-proof IT infrastructure.

Leading ITSM initiatives (ITIL-based) to optimize service delivery, including incident management, change management, and service continuity for high-availability systems.

Communicating complex architectural strategies to non-technical stakeholders, including senior military officials, interagency partners, and external contractors.

Supervising and mentoring a team of architects and engineers, fostering innovation and ensuring alignment with DoD's mission-driven culture.

Basic Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Must have 16, or more, years of general (full-time) experience

Must have 15, or more, years of progressive experience in IT architecture

Must have 5, or more, years in a Chief Architect or equivalent senior leadership role within a large-scale enterprise environment.

Must have proven industry experience in a chief architect role, demonstrating successful leadership of architecture teams and delivery of high-impact projects in and across multiple enterprise sectors such as Department of Defense, Public

Sector, Commercial.

Must have broad technical expertise across multiple domains, including cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud),

cybersecurity, data analytics, AI/ML, DevOps, and enterprise software systems.

Must have proven experience designing architectures for large-scale enterprise systems, including cloud migrations and digital transformation projects.

Must have an in-depth understanding of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks.

Must have an in-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management.

Must have experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

Have an ITIL v4 Foundation Certification (Managing Professional preferred).

Have broad technical knowledge across cloud platforms, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, zero-trust), data interoperability, emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, quantum-resistant systems), and industry trends (e.g., hybrid cloud, DevSecOps).

Have experience in a specific industry (e.g. DoD IT Operations).

Have Project Management experience.

Have an ITIL Strategic Leader certification.

TOGAF 9 Certified (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

DoDAF Certification (DoD Architecture Framework)

Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) -- FEAC Institute

IT Service Management (ITSM) Certifications; ITIL Expert, COBIT 2019 Foundation, ITIL Management Professional

Cloud and Emerging Technologies Certifications; AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe 6 Architect

This position is expected to pay $170,000 - $210,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Application Instructions:

Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered.

About Aegis Aerospace

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability

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